This is only one example of the many summer fruit compotes that turn combinations of fruit into delectable desserts. All the fruits of summer—plums, peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, figs—can be cut up and soaked together in their own juices with a little sugar and lemon juice. Summer fruit compotes are delicious by themselves; on pancakes or waffles; with almond cake or angel food cake or a plate of cookies; or with ice cream, whipped cream, or sherbet.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup (1/2 pint) strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
Juice of 1 lemon
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Hull and slice: 1 cup (1/2 pint) strawberries.
Step 2
Add: 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup blackberries, 1/2 cup raspberries.
Step 3
Add, to taste: Juice of 1 lemon, 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar.
Step 4
Mix together gently. Cover and let the fruit soak together for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
