Honey Stewed Berries
Honey stewed berries are incredibly easy to make and add fruity flavors and a burst of color to a variety of dishes including breakfast, snacks, and desserts. Whether you’re serving the berries warm over ice cream as a dessert or as a topping for pancakes in the mornings, this versatile compote is part of my weekly meal prep routine during the cooler months.
Why you’ll love this easy stewed berries recipe
- Quick and easy: With just 2 simple ingredients and 12 minutes, this berry compote comes together quickly and easily.
- Versatile side: Just like my strawberry puree, these stewed berries are great as a dessert, topping, or sauce for countless breakfast, snack, or dessert dishes. I also use it to make my frozen yogurt bark during summer.
- Save money and waste: I buy discounted berries, often blueberries and strawberries, at the end of the season when prices are low and freeze them for smoothies and this stewed berry recipe later in the year. A great way to save money by cooking from scratch and reducing food waste in the process.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Mixed berries – Use a variety of fresh or frozen berries for a complex flavor profile. My frozen berry mix includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and boysenberries. Cranberries and currants make great additions too.
- Honey – I use a mild-flavored runny honey but maple syrup, agave syrup, or sugar all work well too to sweeten the berries. You can opt for natural sweeteners such as monkfruit and stevia for a sugar-free alternative.
- Water – You only need to add extra water if you’re using fresh berries to prevent them from burning to the bottom of the saucepan.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or my chai spice mix for a warm flavor twist.
- Citrus burst: Add the juice of half a lemon or orange for a zesty kick.
- Chia stewed berries: Add 2 tbsp of chia seeds to the stewed berries at the end to create a jam-like spread.
How to stew berries
Step 1: Add frozen berries to a small saucepan. Bring them to a simmer and stew them on low heat for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add honey to sweeten the berries once stewed. Let the stewed fruit cool before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Serving ideas
- Top ice cream such as my stracciatella ice cream or homemade Greek yogurt with warm stewed berries.
- Serve over whey pancakes, German waffles, or sourdough French toast.
- Use as a filling for fruit pies, tarts, or cobblers.
- Enjoy as a simple dessert with a dollop of brown sugar whipped cream or mascarpone cream.
Recipe FAQs
Stewed berries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up a week. Perfect to add to your weekly meal prep routine.
Yes, to store for longer, let the stewed fruit cool completely before transferring it to airtight freezer containers. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
You can thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch slurry or using a little arrowroot powder. Alternatively, add 2 tbsp of chia seeds which will thicken the sauce as they gel up.
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Honey Stewed Berries
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries frozen or fresh
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup water for fresh berries only
Instructions
- Add frozen berries and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.2 cups mixed berries, 1/4 cup water
- Bring them to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and cook until berries are softened and the juices thicken, about 5-7 minutes (Note 1).
- Stir in honey (or desired sweetener) and cook for another minute. Sweeten to taste.3 tbsp honey
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
My family loves stewed berries. Especially over ice cream and yogurt!