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Mixed Berry Compote

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Use any mixture of berries in this simple, quick compote. It tastes great with the <a>raspberry torte</a> and over ice cream or pound cake.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups mixed berries (3/4 lb) such as raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook, tossing gently (try to keep most of them from breaking up), until berries are warm and juices begin to be released, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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