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Quick Mixed Berry Jam Compote: Tangy, Vibrant & Lazy-Chef Approved
If lemon curd is the bright, tart star of the show—this Quick Mixed Berry Jam Compote is her broody, berry-forward understudy who steals the spotlight anyway.
We needed a jammy topping for pavlova, and weren’t about to drop $9 on a store-bought jar that tastes like corn syrup and regret. This one? Tart. Glossy. Packed with real fruit. And just the right balance of sweet and sass.
Why You’ll Love This Jam Compote
- No pectin, no problem: It thickens beautifully with reduction alone.
- Fast & flexible: Done in under 45 mins, and works with whatever berries you’ve got.
- Less sugar, more flavor: Let the berries speak for themselves.
What’s In It:
- Mixed red berries: Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, currants—whatever’s moody in your fridge.
- Cranberry juice: For extra tartness and that rich, jammy depth.
- Lemon & lime juice + zest: A citrusy kick to brighten the whole batch.
- Sugar: Just enough to keep things sweet and balanced.
The Process (AKA How Not to Burn It)
- Toss berries, sugar, and juices into a pot. Stir gently, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer like a Sunday playlist—soft, slow, and vibey.
- Add your zests and continue stirring until the liquid reduces.
- Want it smooth? Cool it down and blend. Want it rustic and chunky? Serve as is.
- Jar it, seal it, and give it 6–10 minutes in a water bath. Done.
How to Serve Your Moody Berry Compote
- Over pavlova (the drama!)
- Swirled into Greek yogurt or porridge
- Spooned over pancakes, waffles, or cheesecake
- Stirred into bubbly water or cocktails (trust us)
Final Thoughts
✰✰✰✰.5 star TRY
This jam is a soft-launch into preserving—with big flavor and minimal effort. A little tart, a little sweet, and totally on brand for moody food lovers everywhere. Go on, stir the pot.
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Quick Mixed Berry Jam Compote
Equipment
- 1 Pot
- 1 Zester
- 1 Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups mixed red berries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, currents, etc.
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- 2 tbsp bottle lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Add sugar, mixed berries, lemon juice, lime juice and cranberry juice to a pot. Gently stir the berry mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a soft boil and cook without lid.
- Add lemon and lime zests and stir, about 20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced significantly.
- When mixture has thickened, remove from heat and let rest.
- *optional* if a puree is desired , once cooled, place mixture in blender for 2-3 mins.
- Seal mixture in sterilized jars. Boil sealed jars for 6-10 mins. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Did you make this recipe?
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