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Blueberry Compote - Polish Kompot z Borowkowy

By Barbara Rolek, About.com

The fresh flavor of blueberries comes shining through in this easy compote that has only three ingredients.

© 2008 Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc.

Most Polish meals end with some type of compote. This blueberry compote can be eaten as a dessert or as a sauce of sorts that goes exceptionally well with game meats like venison. It also works well on toast, poundcake or ice cream.

Makes 6 servings of Blueberry Compote

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart blueberries, washed and stemmed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup plus 1/2 cups sugar

Preparation:

  1. Sprinkle berries with 1/2 cup sugar and let stand for 1 hour. Cook water and remaining 1 cup sugar until it thickens into a syrup. Pour over fruit and let stand 1 hour before serving.

  2. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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