Summer Mixed Berry Compote with Vanilla

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A fast stovetop compote of mixed summer berries gently cooked with sugar, lemon and a vanilla bean so the fruit stays mostly whole. Spoon it over yogurt, pancakes or cake. Makes 2 cups in about 35 minutes.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 35 min

Servings 8

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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9 oz (250 g)strawberries, hulled and quartered
5 ½ oz (150 g)raspberries
5 ½ oz (150 g)blackberries
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
½vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 tbsp (30 ml)water

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Instructions

Put the strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice and the vanilla seeds and pod into a medium saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release juice, about 4 minutes.
Add the raspberries and blackberries. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more, just until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
Remove from the heat and discard the vanilla pod. The compote will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled.

Tips

Add the softer berries last so they stay whole.
Taste at the end; add a spoonful more sugar for tart berries.
Swap the vanilla bean for 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or a few torn mint leaves.
Good with greek yogurt.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make summer mixed berry compote with vanilla?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store summer mixed berry compote with vanilla?

Refrigerate in a covered jar up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Can I make summer mixed berry compote with vanilla ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

58 Calories / serving

0.3g Fat

14.2g Carbs

0.7g Protein

10.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~464 cal · 2g fat · 114g carbs · 6g protein · 86g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.