Warm Berry Compote With Yogurt Recipe
This Warm Berry Compote with Yogurt is a comforting and vibrant breakfast or dessert option featuring a medley of simmered mixed berries infused with orange juice, cinnamon, and vanilla. Served over creamy Greek yogurt and topped with toasted nuts, it combines warmth, freshness, and texture in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Berry Compote
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 large orange)
- 2–3 Tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1 strip orange zest (2-inch)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch fine sea salt
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
To Serve
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- Optional: honey drizzle
- Optional: fresh mint leaves
- Optional: pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Toast Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds or pecans for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the frozen mixed berries, freshly squeezed orange juice, maple syrup, and orange zest. Stir gently to coat the berries evenly with the liquids and zest.
- Simmer the Compote: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook until the juices begin to bubble, about 4 minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the compote simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Season the Compote: Stir in the ground cinnamon, a pinch of fine sea salt, and the pure vanilla extract into the simmering berries. Taste the compote and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired, or add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the plain Greek yogurt evenly among 4 warmed bowls. Ladle about ½ cup of the hot berry compote over the yogurt in each bowl. Sprinkle toasted nuts on top, and if using, drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate arils. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen berries; frozen works best for a thicker compote.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount based on the sweetness of your berries and personal preference.
- Warming the bowls before serving helps keep the compote warm longer.
- To toast nuts, watch carefully to prevent burning—nuts continue to cook slightly after removal from heat.
- Optional garnishes add texture and flavor but can be omitted for simplicity.
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