Quick summer compote
Full of wonderful flavours and is equally delicious served hot or chilled
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4 (easily multiplied)
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Plus coolingVegetarian
- If using strawberries, hull, halve or quarter to make them a similar size to the other berries. Tip all the fruits into a large pan with 2-3 tbsp water, sugar to taste and your choice of flavourings.
- Bring to the boil then simmer for 3-5 mins. Don't overcook, or the fruits will not hold their shape. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Per serving
83 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 3g, sugar 13g, salt 0.01 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2004.
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4 (easily multiplied)
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Plus coolingVegetarian
Wonderful flavours
Ingredients
- 500g mixed berries (blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries)
- 50-85g/2-3oz golden caster sugar
FLAVOURINGS TO CHOOSE FROM
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint or lemon balm
Per serving
83 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 3g, sugar 13g, salt 0.01 g
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