This Blueberry Compote with Honeyed Yogurt makes a healthy dessert, snack or even breakfast! This fresh fruit compote is made with fresh blueberries and served over an easy to make honeyed yogurt - so delicious!
Healthy Dessert, Breakfast or Snack
Anyone else feel that a meal is just not complete without a little dessert at the end? Both my husband and I are big dessert fans. It doesn't have to be over the top, just a little something. I like the idea of dessert, what I don't like is the empty calories that it usually brings to the table.
So, I have set about finding healthy desserts. I've found the easiest way to create a healthy dessert is with some fruit and some yogurt. I found a recipe for a cherry compote with yogurt and decided to modify it to make this Blueberry Compote with Honeyed Yogurt. Don't get me wrong, I never say no to cherries, but I had blueberries and I didn't have cherries.
The beauty of this recipe is that it can be a healthy dessert, healthy breakfast or a healthy snack. Win. Win. Win.
What is a Compote?
If you have never heard of a compote, don't be worried. It is not anything complex. Serious Eats did my favorite post on What's the Difference Between Jam, Jelly, Compote and Conserve?
A compote is basically fruit that is cooked in a simple syrup. The fruit can be dried or fresh, whole or chopped, though if it is pureed, it is called a coulis.
Also, a compote is usually made and used up within a couple of days, instead of being canned.
Today we are making a fresh fruit compote recipe.
How to Make a Blueberry Compote
This really is the easiest recipe. To make the blueberry compote, you only need 3 ingredients: blueberries, lemon zest and sugar.
Combine the blueberries, lemon zest, water and sugar in a saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes.
Congratulations, you just made an easy fruit compote!
Why Buy Plain Yogurt?
You might be thinking, why do I need to make honeyed yogurt, can't I just buy vanilla yogurt at the store? Yes, you can, but it's much better to make your own.
I used to buy sweetened vanilla yogurt for my desserts, to use in recipes like Frozen Raspberry Yogurt. The problem was that the sweetened yogurt was frequently sweetened with ingredients I didn't want and the vanilla flavoring was just that - a flavoring, not vanilla extract.
It was kind of a wake up moment when I realized I could buy plain yogurt and had my own sweetener and homemade vanilla extract. Even better, the plain yogurt could be used in savory recipes, it made a great substitute for sour cream!
How to Make Honeyed Yogurt
This is such a genius technique, I can't believe I hadn't tried it earlier! To make a deliciously sweetened yogurt, just stir in some honey! To taper the sweetness you add a pinch of salt (optional, but try it!)
Honeyed yogurt is great on it's own, or top it with some fresh fruit, or a compote like todays recipe! We also like ours topped with Strawberry Chia Jam or Strawberry Freezer Jam.
Delicious Blueberry Dessert!
After making the blueberry compote and the honeyed yogurt, just spoon the delicious compote over the honeyed yogurt and you have dessert! All in about 15 minutes!
This was everything I love in a dessert. Lots of antioxidants from the blueberries and good for you probiotics from the yogurt. You could easily modify this to include whatever fruit you have on hand - blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and cherries would all be good.
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Blueberry Compote with Honeyed Yogurt
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring blueberries, zest and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring until the berries have softened and release their juices, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix yogurt with honey and a pinch of salt.
- To serve divide honeyed yogurt between 4 bowls and top with the blueberry sauce.
Cheryl says
Great summer recipe for so many events. I love that it is so easy. I’ll be making it this week. Thanks so much for sharing. BTW, I love plain yogurt also.
Pam Greer says
Plain yogurt is so good for so many things!
Alyssa says
Simple ingredients with a really special result. Thanks for a great recipe.
Pam Greer says
So glad you liked it!
Renee Goerger says
This always hits the spot after a meal. I love that it's sweet, but not overly sweet.
Pam Greer says
It's just right!
Julie Briones says
My mouth is watering! I'm def doing this! Thanks for sharing... here from Thursday Fave Things!
Pam Greer says
Yes, you need to let me know what you think!
Meg | Meg is Well says
I have to admit I have a huge sweet tooth and I totally don't mind consuming empty calories if I have some leftover at the end of the day. But it is nice to have healthy options like this to trick myself into eating better. The blueberry compote looks delicious!
Kate | Veggie Desserts says
This compote sounds so delicious! I'd love it on waffles.
April J Harris says
You had me at 'make a warm sauce with the blueberries' - This looks amazing, Pam. What a lovely, healthy treat. Scheduled to pin and tweet. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of Hearth and Soul. Hope you will visit again this week!
Amy | The Cook Report says
We love snacking on yoghurt and fruit, it's such a great combo of flavours and this recipe looks lovely!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Love this! I need something sweet at the end of the day too and this healthy treat is perfect!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
We have yogurt all the time for breakfast and I love to do my own mix-ins instead of those pre-mixed ones from the store. This sounds absolutely delicious -- and that blueberry compote -- Wow!
Miz Helen says
We will love your Blueberry Compote with Honeyed Yogurt. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Anitra | The Mom On the Move says
I have to try to make blueberry compote. I love fresh blueberries in muffins but I'm not a fan of raw blueberries. Although this recipe sounds like it would be great with peaches or strawberries which are favorites of mine.
NYCTechMommy says
Blueberries and yogurt! Two of my faves. Looks delicious and something I would totally try.
Liz Mays says
This sounds like such a treat. I don't think I've made anything like this before but I'd love to! The warm blueberry sauce must be so good.
Rebecca says
Oh my two of my favorite yhings. Grabbing a spoon and be over to enjoy a bowl full.
Alicia Taylor says
That does look good. We have a ton of blueberries off our bushes and I've been wanting to make something with them. I'm betting that compote would be great on pancakes or waffles, too
Ashley says
I am so hungry right now looking at my screen. Can you come make this for me for breakfast?!
Cynthia says
Yes, I'm like you, I need a dessert to feel the meal is complete! This is my kind of recipe: easy, sweet and delicious! Can I use double cream yoghurt instead of Greek yoghurt? Here in South Africa is a hassle to find it!
Ann says
More like breakfast for me with a good sprinkling of homemade granola
Tina Culbertson says
I have to try this. Since you used yogurt I know I would love it, it looks delicious.