Ingredients
Method
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fruit of your choice, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. If using cornstarch, whisk it with water in a separate small bowl and set aside.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5 minutes for fresh fruit or 10 minutes for frozen fruit.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Mash the fruit with a potato masher or fork until it reaches your desired consistency. If using, stir in the cornstarch slurry now.
- Add sugar and mix. Continue simmering, stirring often, until the compote has condensed to about half of its original volume and is thick, about 5-7 minutes. If using cornstarch, it will thicken quickly.
- Remove the compote from the heat and mash it some more with the back of a spoon or fork for a smoother consistency.
- Let the compote cool for a few minutes before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For a thicker compote, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water and stir it into the simmering fruit in step 3. Continue to cook until thickened. - Adjust sugar to your fruit's ripeness: very sweet fruit might need less, tart fruit more. - Don't over-mash if you prefer a chunkier texture; for a smoother compote, mash more thoroughly.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.