Easy Raspberry Compote Recipe: Ready in 15 Minutes!

Raspberry compote in a mason jar with lemon garnish.

Easy Raspberry Compote Recipe: Ready in 15 Minutes!

Learn how to make the best raspberry compote in just 15 minutes! This easy recipe uses fresh or frozen berries to create a delicious sweet-tart topping for pancakes, desserts, and more.

Course Condiment and Sauces

Cuisine International

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 47kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

454 grams raspberries fresh or frozen, 1 pound, 3 cups fresh
37-50 grams brown sugar 3-4 tablespoons, depending on sweetness of berries
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, 15mL
zest of one lemon about ½ tablespoon, 7.5mL
pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt.
Place over medium heat and stir gently until the berries release their juices and the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat slightly and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the compote thickens slightly.
Taste to adjust for sweetness.
Remove from heat. Serve warm or let cool and store in the refrigerator. The compote will thicken more as it cools.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE RECIPE CARD TO SEE HOW EASY THIS RECIPE IS TO MAKE!

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Notes

1 serving = 2 tablespoons (30mL)

Total Yield: 1 cup

Temperature Control: Keep the heat at medium to medium-low. Raspberries can go from perfect to burnt quickly due to their natural sugars – and we want this easy raspberry compote to be perfect every time.
The Spatula Test: Your raspberry compote is done when you can run a spatula across the bottom of the pan and it leaves a clear line that doesn't immediately fill back in. This means it has reached the perfect consistency and will thicken even more as it cools.
Sweetness Timing: Always add sweeteners gradually when making homemade raspberry compote. You can add more, but you can't take it away! I start with less brown sugar and adjust at the end.
Fresh vs. Frozen Berries: Frozen raspberries will release more liquid initially - this is perfect! Don't drain it; that liquid adds incredible flavor to your raspberry compote.
Flavor Boost Secret: Add a pinch of salt - it enhances the berry flavor and balances the sweetness beautifully. This little trick makes homemade raspberry compote taste restaurant-quality.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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