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Mixed Berry Jam Compote. Photo by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™

Quick Mixed Berry Jam Compote

Easiest one pot jam recipe out there. Tart with less sugar but full flavour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Condiments, Dessert, Topping
Cuisine American, Canadian, International
Servings 1 jar
Calories 320 kcal

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.
    Mixed Berry Jam Compote cooking berries, cranberry juice and lemon (steps 1-3). Photo by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™
  • 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.
    Mixed Berry Jam Compote. Image by Charles Malene for MoodyEater™
Keyword Berry Jam, Breakfast Toppings, Condiment, Jam, Puree, Sauce, Toast topping, Topping