Leftover berries and a desire to do something different with them? Try a fruit compote!
The process for me to make at least a blueberry compote could not have been simpler. I loosely followed this Cook's Illustrated approach, but really all I did was put some washed blueberries in a small saucepan (I don't even know how many) and then turned the gas on to medium-low. After the blueberries started to break down, after about 5 minutes, I added in a bit of sugar (maybe 1/4 tsp.), a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
I cooked the mixture for another few minutes, or until the blueberries fit my view of what a tasty compote would look like, and then served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The flavor was fantastic – sweet, slightly tart, and very potent blueberry notes. I can't wait to make this simple dessert for guests in the future!
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