Get ready to elevate your favorite desserts and sweet snacks with this vibrant and tangy Easy Raspberry Compote Recipe - a delightful combo of fresh raspberries, and fresh lemon juice with a subtle sweetness. Made with only 3 ingredients!
Serve this compote as the perfect topping on a piece of toast, on pancakes, with brioche french toast casserole, vanilla ice cream, as a cupcake filling, or on a slice of angel food cake!
You may also love this strawberry topping, this blueberry simple syrup, or this raspberry simple syrup!
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❤️Why we love this recipe
- Made with simple ingredients. You only need 3 simple ingredients, plus some water to bring this homemade raspberry compote recipe together. If you have some extra raspberries lying around, you can make this tasty raspberry compote. Everything you need can be found at local grocery stores if you don't already have them on hand.
- Easy recipe. This thick raspberry sauce couldn't be easier to prepare in just a few easy steps. Pour the ingredients into a small saucepan, and simmer until your desired consistency is reached. That's it! No special techniques or tools are needed.
- The perfect addition to a variety of sweet treats. Use a batch of this delicious compote as a raspberry filling for cupcakes, or as a delicious topping to everything from yogurt, oatmeal, a piece of toast, or even with chocolate cake! Take decadent desserts and everyday items to the next level with this simple recipe!
- Customizable. Sweeten to taste, or use a sugar substitute. The beauty of making your own raspberry topping at home is you can make it your own to suit your personal preferences.
- Naturally gluten free and vegan. This recipe suits multiple diet types naturally!
🍋Ingredients
Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.
- Raspberries - You can use either fresh or frozen berries.
- Water
- Sugar
- Lemon juice - Technically optional, but adds a nice tanginess to this sweet topping.
Visit the recipe card for the full quantities and nutritional information.
✨Substitutions & variations
Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.
- Make a keto friendly version. We love making a sugar free version of this sauce from time to time by using a sugar substitute like Swerve confectioners or allulose sweetener.
- Add extra berries. Mix in more berries like blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries for an easy fruit compote with multiple berries.
- Add extracts. For an added depth flavor, mix in some vanilla extract, almond extract, or orange extract.
- Swap the citrus. Add some fresh orange juice or a little orange zest.
- Less sugar. Sweeten to taste! If you want something that has less sugar, feel free to taste as you go and adjust accordingly.
- Use a different sweetener. Make this recipe refined sugar free by sweetening with honey, maple syrup, or agave. You can change up the flavor profile by sweetening with brown sugar as well.
- Smoother sauce. You can use a food processor or blender and process or blend on medium speed until smooth. You can also take a fine mesh sieve to get rid of the raspberry seeds.
🔪Prep work
- Wash raspberries.
- Juice the lemon.
- Measure out the water and sugar.
📋Instructions
Add raspberries, water, and sugar to a small, heavy-bottom saucepan. (Image 1)
Simmer over medium-low heat until the berries begin to break down, and stir. (Image 2)
Continue cooking, stirring every so often for the next 15-20 minutes. The mixture should thicken considerably. (Image 3)
Add fresh lemon juice to the mixture. (Image 4)
Stir to incorporate, and that's it! (Image 5) Allow the compote to cool before using. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
✨Pro Tip: Depending on your stove, it may take more or less time for the mixture to thicken. Simmer until the compote reaches your desired consistency.
Serve on toast or with your favorite foods, and enjoy!
✨Tips & tricks
- Don't overcook the berries. We want the mixture to be a little chunky still. Cook until thickened, stirring every so often, and then remove it from the heat.
- Add lemon juice later. This will help the berries retain a vibrant color.
- Sweeten to taste. Add more sugar to suit your personal preferences, or start with less, then add more if you like.
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💭Frequently Asked Questions
Compote is made of fresh fruit that has been cooked down into a chunky, thick sauce with sweetener, traditionally sugar.
A raspberry coulis is a compote that has the raspberry seeds removed and then pureed. Strain the seeds through a fine mesh sieve, and then puree the mixture in a food processor or blender on medium speed until smooth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can be stored in freezer-safe containers in the fridge for up to 6 months. This recipe is not suited to canning, as it doesn't contain enough sugar.
What To Serve Compote With
Here's a few suggestions on how to use this raspberry compote.
- On a slice of toast
- Swirl them into these delicious protein overnight oats
- Top this sourdough french toast or brioche french toast casserole with it!
- Serve with your favorite cake or ice cream!
- Enjoy with yogurt for breakfast.
- You may enjoy swirling some compote into these frozen yogurt granola bars.
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📖 Recipe
Raspberry Compote Recipe
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces raspberries (2 pints)
- 6 tablespoons white sugar (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Add raspberries, water, and sugar to a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer over medium-low heat until the berries begin to break down, and stir.
- Continue cooking, stirring every so often for the next 15-20 minutes. The mixture should thicken considerably. Add fresh lemon juice to the mixture.
- Stir to incorporate, and that's it! Allow the compote to cool before using. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve with toast, pancakes, yogurt, french toast, or on your favorite baked goods. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can be stored in freezer-safe containers in the fridge for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Lemon juice is optional but does help balance out the sweetness of the compote. You also want to be sure to add it later, to help the color of the raspberries be nice and vibrant.
- Your compote may take longer to reach the desired consistency. Simmer gently on the stove, stirring every so often until the desired thickness is achieved
- Sweeten to taste. Add more sugar to suit your personal preferences, or start with less, then add more if you like.
Nutrition
These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.
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