Quick Raspberry Compote Recipe (2024)

You only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this tasty raspberry compote. It's perfect for topping pancakes, using between cake layers, spreading on toast and so much more. It's so versatile and simple!

Raspberry compote is so simple to make! It's quick (15 minutes) and you only need 3 ingredients!

Just boil it up until it thickens and enjoy!

You can use it straight away, store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it.

Then enjoy it on pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, granola etc.. for breakfast.

It's also great for dessert.

I love it on cheesecake or as a fruity filling. Try it between layers of my vegan vanilla cake.

Compote

I love making raspberry compote and loads of other fruit compotes.

My mango compote sings of summertime and I love it spooned over ice cream or scooped onto waffles.

Come the colder months and I love making a winter spiced berry compote.

For something tropical, try this vanilla pineapple compote. When they're in season, pick some blackberries for this easy blackberry compote.

For a summery version, try my peach compote or strawberry compote.

Compote only takes 15 minutes to make, and it's a great way to use up fruit that's getting old.

It's naturally vegan and gluten-free too!I love it spread on my fluffy vegan pancakes, as well as on vegan rice pudding. It's also fun on pancakes on a stick.

Reader Testimonials

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. I used raw honey in place of the sugar and it was fantastic! My kids love this on a scoop of vanilla ice cream." - Deb

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Yess a thousand times to this delicious compote. Raspberry and lemons are such a perfect marriage of flavors." - Becca

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love how quick this compote was to make. Raspberries are one of my favorite berries and we put this on brunch waffles!" - Julia

What is compote?

Compote is fruit that's cooked in syrup. It's like jam, but you can make small batches and it's much easier.

Compote is a little less sweet and a little less thick.

This allows the flavour of the fruit to really shine through.

It's great hot or cold, for breakfast or dessert.

Since medieval times, fruit cooked in syrup has been used as a dessert or spread and it's still popular today.

Compote recipes

If you love this raspberry compote, you'll also love these other compote recipes!

Pineapple compote
Mango compote
Plum compote
Blackberry compote
Blueberry compote
Peach compote

Be sure to check out my list of the BEST Compote Recipes

It's really easy to make compote. Here are a few hints and tips to make sure yours turns out perfectly.

Cook's tips

How to thicken compote: Fruit can be finicky. If your compote isn’t thickening, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch stirred into 1 tablespoon water, stir it in and simmer for a further few minutes

Serve it warm or cold

Enjoy it for breakfast or dessert

You can make compote with fresh, canned or frozen fruit, as well as some dried fruits

Try it on these easy 7 ingredient, 20 minute Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

Storage and freezing

Compote should last in the fridge for up to 5 days

Compote can be frozen in a freezersafe container or bag for up to 2 months.

Variations

Add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla

Try adding herbs such as basil or mint

For grown ups, as splash of rum, bourbon or gin will make a grown up treat

Serving Suggestions

There are many ways to use a tasty raspberry compote. Try it:

• Spooned over ice cream
• Top a stack of pancakes
• Spread on toast
• Spooned onto French toast
• As a filling for cupcakes or muffins
• A topping for yogurt
• A flavour for milkshakes
• A filling for crepes
• A sweet fruit base for co*cktails
• On oatmeal
• Spread it inside cinnamon twists

Step by step tutorial

Follow these easy steps for how to make your compote, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe, including measurements and the method.

1: Add the raspberries to a heavy saucepan with sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

2: Simmer the compote for 10 minutes until it starts to thicken.

3: Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a sterilised jar.

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