Have you ever attended a waffle brunch? It’s a breakfast party wherein the host provides hot, fresh waffles and the guests bring his or her favorite toppings. It’s like a waffle bar, and it’s quite lovely. You know what? You should host one yourself. And if you do, be sure to have plenty of this simple, 2-ingredient compote on hand. It’s sure to be the most popular topping of all. For my waffle brunch, my friend Lauren made a version of this compote, only she went with fresh ginger and blueberries she picked from her garden. Yes, she’s that cool. Anyway, I’d never made compote before and she taught me how. The concept is simple: Throw your favorite fresh or frozen fruit (berries and stone fruit work best) into a pot and add a little juice to get a sauce going. If your fruit is sour, add a little sugar. For more flavor, add ginger, cinnamon, or another spice of choice. For this very summery version I went with half cherries, half strawberries and a splash of orange juice for a fresh citrus touch.
The best part? It comes together in just 20 minutes. And once it’s done, you can put it on everything: WafflesPancakesFrench toastCoconut cream PIE french toastIce cream sundaesOatmeal You get the drift. It’s so warm and fruity and delicious you’d never guess it was mega healthy for your bones. You’re gonna love this compote. It’s WarmFruityPerfectly sweetSubtly tartSimpleNutritiousLoaded with antioxidants& Perfect for all your breakfast-topping needs If you make this compote, let us know in the comments or by tagging a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We love to see what you’re cooking up. Cheers!
