Saucy Summer: Balsamic Blackberry Compote

Blackberries, though tart, don’t need much in the way of sweetener, such as local honey, but this simple compote will transform your next grill session into greatness.

These tart, yet sweet little morsels can be found all over the United States, and are abundant in the Midwest, Southeast and Eastern states. States with a more temperate climate yield the most, and largest berries, of all varieties.

Blackberry options

• Pork Chops
• Chicken Breasts
• Chicken Thighs
• Country Ribs

Balsamic Blackberry Compote

Blackberries, though tart, don’t need much in the way of sweetener, such as local honey, but this simple compote will transform your next grill session into greatness.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Sauces

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 4

Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 T Local honey
• 2 T Water
• 2 c Fresh blackberries
• 1/2 c Balsamic vinegar
• Fresh lemon juice (squeeze)

Instructions

 

• In small saucepan over medium heat, stir in honey, blackberries, balsamic and cinnamon. Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes until blackberries soften, mashing every so often with a wooden spoon. Adjust flavor after taste test with additional honey or lemon juice.
  

Notes

 

The cost of this recipe will vary if you pick your own berries or use store-bought berries.

Keyword balsamic, blackberries, blackberry, compote, sauce, vinegar