Easy Fruit Compote
Turn frozen fruit into a rich, naturally sweet compote in just minutes. This simple recipe combines berries and ripe banana to create a thick, jam-like topping with no added sugar.
It’s an easy way to add real fruit and fiber to your breakfast without relying on syrups or processed options. Spoon it over pancakes, oatmeal, toast, or yogurt for something warm, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Make it once and keep it on hand for a quick, go-to topping throughout the week.
- Author
- Laurie Kortowich
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 6
- Category
Breakfast
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries, or blueberries, strawberries, cherries, or raspberries
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional for thickening
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Small squeeze of lemon juice, optional
Directions
- Add the frozen fruit, mashed banana, and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally as the fruit breaks down and gets saucy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mash slightly with the back of a spoon for a smoother texture, or leave it chunky.
- Stir in chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, or lemon juice if using.
- Cook 1 to 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
