Berry Compote Topping

Name: Berry Compote Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 cup cold water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved; 2 cups fresh raspberries; 2 cups fresh blackberries

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

“This recipe is fantastic served over toasted slices of pound cake as well as warm-from-the-oven biscuits!” Try it over ice cream, too! Wanda Wedekind — West Frankfort, Illinois

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups fresh blackberries

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, lemon juice and syrup. Stir in the berries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 101 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

“This recipe is fantastic served over toasted slices of pound cake as well as warm-from-the-oven biscuits!” Try it over ice cream, too! Wanda Wedekind — West Frankfort, Illinois

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