Bluberry Compote

By Stef -

I know it looks like my crepe is bleeding, but that is blueberry compote on it. I would give this a 7.5. It was great on crepes and would work well on most breakfast pastries. I got the recipe from food52.com.



  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar  I put in 1/4 C. and thought it was plenty sweet
  • 2 strips/peels fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries


  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • splash fun liqueur like Grand Marnier I didn't add this

  • Combine water, sugar and lemon zest in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in half of the blueberries and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until blueberries begin to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Add splash of Grand Marnier. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and remaining blueberries. Remove lemon zest and discard. Serve warm or at room temperature.                   

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