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Blueberry Compote Two Ways

Meg van der Kruik
Blueberry compote is a versatile sauce for summer, made by simmering juicy blueberries with sweetener and a touch of flavoring.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, desserts, dinner, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 32 2 TBSP servings
Calories 31 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the sweet compote:

  • 2 cups blueberries, washed and divided
  • 1 cup California Moscato wine
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 TBSP + 1 tsp honey

For the savory compote:

  • 2 cups blueberries, washed and divided
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 cup California Syrah
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSPS sugar
  • ½ lemon zest
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

To make the sweet compote:

  • Combine 1 ½ cups (190 grams) blueberries, California Moscato, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium sauce pot and cook on medium heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Once the liquid has reduced about half and the liquid becomes syrupy, remove from heat and stir in remaining blueberries and honey.

To make the savory compote:

  • Combine California Syrah, red wine vinegar, shallots, and thyme in a medium sauce pot, then cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the shallots to soften, and the liquid to reduce.
  • Next add 1 ½ cups (190 grams) blueberries and reduce heat to medium. Then stir in sugar and simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the compote has become thick and syrupy. The liquid should stick to the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the zest of ½ lemon, the remaining blueberries, and season with a pinch of salt.

To serve the sweet compote:

  • Serve warm or chilled over your favorite ice cream or dessert. We served ours with grilled pound cake, vanilla ice cream, and toasted pistachios.

To serve the savory compote:

  • Serve warm over your favorite pork, chicken, or fish, or with cheeses. The possibilities are endless.

To store the compotes:

  • Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

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Notes

How to grill pound cake:
Lightly oil a grill pan and wipe away any excess oil. Then, on high heat, sear each side for a few seconds and rotate to the next side until all sides are seared.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword blueberry, blueberry compote, compote, savory compote, sweet compote
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