Savory Berry Compote
May 2009
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4cup plus 2 tablespoons port wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups raspberries
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the strawberries, port, sugar, lemon juice and thyme and cook until the strawberries begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the raspberries and blueberries and cook until the blueberries swell and the compote thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the ginger, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.