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Apple and Blackberry Compote

Published: Mar 3, 2022 · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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This apple and blackberry compote is a fun sweet treat, and perfect for topping oatmeal, ice cream or other sweet treats. Made with just four ingredients, it is a vegetarian, gluten free and low histamine dessert for all the family.

Do check out my cherry compote recipe for another tasty dessert idea!

apple and blackberry compote in a glass jar with a spoon in it surrounded by apples and blackberries.

Fruit-based desserts are always a hit in my home, and this compote joins my apple blueberry sauce, spiced poached pears and no churn mango sorbet as simple but very delicious treats.

If you love compotes, then you may also like to try my rhubarb and apple compote, which makes the most of this seasonal fruit.

This fruit compote makes the most of fresh apples and blackberries, and is so simple to make (and quite kid-friendly too!). Especially perfect during the fall months when you can pick your own produce!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🍎 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations on the recipe
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  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍯 More tasty desserts
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Perfectly sweet. The fresh fruit has its own delicious sweetness, but this compote adds a touch of maple syrup for those with a sweet tooth.

Minimal ingredients. All you need is fresh fruit, butter and maple syrup.

Quick and easy to make. A very simple recipe that can be ready for breakfast or dessert in no time!

🍎 Ingredients

individually labelled apples and bowls of blackberries, maple syrup and butter.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Just four ingredients to make this recipe. Some notes on the fruit:

Apples – I think that red apples or Braeburn apples work particularly well in this recipe. Green apples will have a sharper taste.

Blackberries – personally I suggest using fresh, but frozen will work in a pinch as well. If using fresh you will need ripe blackberries so they break down when heated.

📖 Variations on the recipe

If just the fruit is sweet enough for you, then simply leave out the maple syrup. Alternatively, you can use a pinch of brown sugar or honey.

Related recipe: apple and pear compote

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this apple blackberry compote couldn’t be easier, and just requires a pan and a wooden spoon.

apples and blackberries in a pan.
cooked down apples and blackberries in a pan.

Step 1

Melt the butter in the pan on a low heat. Add the fruit and maple syrup. Stir to combine so the fruit is well coated in the butter and maple syrup.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a very light simmer, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the blackberries have mostly broken down. Use the back of a wooden spoon to press them against the side of the pan if they are being stubborn!

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Dice the apples to size preference. Larger fruit may require a few more minutes of cook time.
  • Use ripe blackberries so they will break down and release their juices.
  • Don't let the mixture boil. Just keep to a very light simmer.

📋 Frequently asked questions

How small should I dice fruit for compote?

Dice to preference, but around a centimetre square works well. If you want a more chunky compote dice larger. Don't dice too small or you will get more of a jam than a compote.

Is this compote refined sugar free?

Yes, this is a refined sugar free compote as we use maple syrup rather than white or brown sugar.

How do you serve compote?

Compote can be enjoyed as it is. You can also spoon onto oatmeal as a topping, or onto desserts such as ice cream. Or perhaps add a little to my honey mug cake for extra sweetness!

overhead view of apple and blackberry compote in a glass jar.

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📖 Recipe

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Apple and Blackberry Compote

Claire
This apple and blackberry compote is a healthy topping for oatmeal or desserts, made simply with four ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1.5 cups
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small apples cored, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Spoon the butter into the pan and heat on low so it melts to a liquid. Add the apples, blackberries and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
  • Increase the heat to a very light simmer, and cook the fruit for 12-15 minutes until softened. Stir occasionally and if you like the blackberries to break down, press them against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon to help them along.

Notes

  • Dice the apples to size preference. Larger fruit may require a few more minutes of cook time.
  • Use ripe blackberries so they will break down and release their juices.
  • Don't let the mixture boil. Just keep to a very light simmer.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 12gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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