Blueberry Compote (Healthy + Easy Recipe) - The Simple Veganista (2024)

FAQs

Why is my blueberry compote not thickening? ›

For a thicker and chunkier blueberry compote, almost like pie filling texture, remove the fruits about ⅔ of the way through the cooking time and allow the liquid to reduce by half. When you add the fruits back in, take it off the heat, it will thicken up further as it cools.

You can thicken up your berry compote by simmering it for longer to reduce it further. Alternatively, add a little cornstarch to the mixture. To do this, create a cornstarch slurry with cornstarch and water before adding it to the berry sauce in the pan. Stir constantly while the sauce thickens.

The recipe or methodology hasn't changed much over the centuries… a compote is simply cooked fruit preserved in a sugar syrup. Compote can be made from fresh or dried fruit, left whole or cut into chunks (although more commonly the latter), and cooked in a sugar syrup with or without spices.

The tartness of lemon provides a bright and zesty contrast to the sweetness of blueberries. Lemon can enhance the flavor of blueberries by adding a touch of acidity that brings out their natural sweetness. Both lemon and blueberry are versatile flavors that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory.

Combine fruit, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Optional: Add cornstarch mixture to saucepan. Continue to boil until the berries break down and the compote has thickened to desired consistency, or about 2 to 3 minutes.

There are two ways to thicken the compote – lemon peel contains pectin, which is a natural thickener. Alternatively, you can use a cornstarch slurry if a fresh lemon isn't available. Warning though – use just a small amount of thickener – we're not making jam!

If you would like your compote to be thicker , you can add a thickening agent such as cornstarch (make sure to mix it well in water before adding to the compote) or pectin.

Most compotes have less sugar than your typical jar of jam.

How long does homemade compote last? ›

Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To keep compotes for longer, freeze, in batches, in plastic containers so you can defrost only as much as you need. Spices Oriental flavours such as star anise, ginger and cardamom are fantastic for fruit with a rich flavour, such as plums and berries.

They have potential benefits in reducing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and blood pressure. There are also numerous studies showing the benefits of eating blueberries for improving memory and brain function.

Since blueberries have a score of 53, they are considered a low-GI food. If you have diabetes and eat blueberries, their glucose will be released into the bloodstream slowly during digestion, which is a good thing. These berries are a blood-sugar-friendly food, in part, because of their fiber.

Yes, despite their size, blueberries do happen to contain quite a bit of sugar. One cup of blueberries contains around 15g of sugar, whereas raspberries contain 5g of sugar. But on the plus side, blueberries are also made up of several different types of phytonutrients.

If the compote is too watery, don't be afraid to cook a few more minutes until it thickens. The compote will thicken a bit more as it cools.

Why is my berry crisp watery? If the berries you used are particularly juicy, you might end up with a watery looking filling to your blueberry crisp.

Have you every wondered why your blueberry smoothies sometimes turn to jello when you let it sit?? That's because ripe blueberries contain natural pectin, a substance found in fruits that help make the wonderful texture of jams and jellies. Pectin is a carbohydrate found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables.