Chunky Blackberry Compote with Fresh Ginger
A fruity, naturally sweet, chunky blackberry compote with fresh ginger, it`s ready in 15 minutes, and with only 4 ingredients, and with no refined sugar, just wholesome ingredients. It`s also seasonal, vegan, and gluten-free.
Equipment
1 Cast iron pan, saucepan or Dutch oven
A Wooden Spoon
Steralized jars for storage
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries about 300 g
- 1 –2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Watch me Make it (Video)
Instructions
- Wash the blackberries thoroughly under cool running water and let them drain well.
- Check for any thorny stems still attached to the fruit and remove them.
- Place the blackberries in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Pour in the maple syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice, then stir everything together so the berries are well coated.
- Put the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Grate the fresh ginger and stir it into the pan.
- Once the mixture begins to bubble, add 5 to 6 tablespoons of water, starting with the smaller amount because you can always add more later if needed.
- Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- As the berries soften, use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to gently mash some of them, leaving others whole so the compote keeps a chunky texture.
- Stir often while cooking to prevent the mixture from sticking or burning on the bottom of the pan.
- After 10 minutes, the compote should look glossy and jammy but still have visible pieces of fruit.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary, then let it cool before serving or storing.
- The blackberry compote will stay fresh for a week in the refrigerator
Notes & Suggestions
For a thicker compote, you can stir in cornstarch, chia seeds, mashed banana, or agar agar, but if you follow my recipe, it will naturally be thick enough
Try a different spice; I used ginger, but cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg all go well with sweet blackberries.
Don’t worry too much about the berries. Stir gently and often to keep them chunky, and mash up a few lightly with a wooden spoon. Use ripe berries for the best flavor. They will be juicer too.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Chunky Blackberry Compote with Fresh Ginger
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
3.8
g
16
%
Sugar
9.8
g
11
%
Protein
1.4
g
3
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
33
mg
3
%
Iron
52
mg
289
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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