5-Minute Low-Sugar Blueberry Compote
Most compotes and jams are LOADED with added sugar…to the point you wonder, where’s the fruit? This 5-Minute Low-Sugar Blueberry Compote has only 1 tablespoon of added sugar in the entire batch, but it still sweet and delicious! Stir into plain Greek-style yogurt, spoon onto a stack of pancakes, drizzle over open-faced peanut butter toast, or eat with a spoon (I won’t tell 😉)
Serves: 16
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
2 cups water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon chia seeds
How (your directions):
To a saucepan over medium heat, add the water, fresh and frozen blueberries, and maple syrup.
Bring to a simmer. Mash some of the blueberries with the back of a wooden spoon and stir continuously for 5 minutes so the sugars from the fruit do not burn.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chia seeds.
Allow to cool slightly, pour into a glass jar, and allow to cool completely before storing in the fridge for a couple of days.
If you would like more of a jam consistency than a pourable compote, add an additional tablespoon of chia seeds and stir to combine.
Why (the science): Chia seeds are rich in fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making this compote (or jam) much more nutritious than the ones you find in the grocery store.
