Raspberry Compote {Versatile & Fast}

Raspberry Compote is quick and simple to make using just 3 ingredients and less than 15 minutes of your time!!

Bursting with sweet, tangy flavor, this is the perfect sauce to drizzle on cake, ice cream or yoghurt!!

raspberry sauce in a glass jar with a spoon full lifted out.

Why you'll love this recipe

This Raspberry Compote is seriously one of the easiest things you can make that tastes super amazing!

With just 3 ingredients, you'll have a compote that has so many uses. From dolloping onto these mini pancakes or cute heart shaped waffles in the morning to drizzling on a flourless Torta Caprese after dinner, this raspberry compote recipe is super versatile!

Compote is easily made with fresh, frozen or dried fruit in just minutes. Not as sweet as jam or jelly, the beauty of this compote is that the flavor of the fruit shines through!

For complete ingredient quantities and full instructions, please scroll to the printable recipe card bottom of the page.

Ingredient notes

This is what you'll need for the easy recipe.

raspberries
white sugar
lemon juice

Variations

Try a these substitutions or additions to make this raspberry compote your own.

use raw or brown sugar instead of white for a slight hint of richness
substitute honey or maple syrup for the sugar
add finely grated orange zest
or finely grated lemon zest
a splash of Cointreau or Grand Marnier for an adult version

Instructions

two images. top image is raspberries and white sugar in a saucepan. bottom image is raspberry compote in saucepan with wooden spoon lifting some out.

Combine raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Place over a medium low heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the fruit softens and the liquid reduces slightly.

Tips for success and FAQ's

It is important to start heating the raspberry mixture gently and stir regularly especially at the beginning, so the fruit and sugar doesn't burn. Once the juices are released and the mixture becomes more liquid, this isn't as essential.

Taste the raspberries before beginning this raspberry compote recipe. I find raspberries from the supermarket as tart whereas farm fresh raspberries are sweeter. If your raspberries are sweet, start with half the sugar, taste after simmering and adjust sugar to your taste.

Can this compote be canned like jam or jelly?

No, there isn't enough sugar to preserve this compote.

Can I freeze this raspberry compote?

Yes, freeze for up to a month in a heavy duty ziplock bag.

How can I thicken this compote even more?

The syrup thickens on cooling. But for a thicker compote, mix ½ teaspoon of cornstarch (cornflour) with 1 teaspoon of water and add this mixture (while stirring) at the end of cooking. It will thicken straight away.

raspberry sauce in a glass jar with spoon insert viewed from above.

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Recipe

Raspberry Compote Recipe

A raspberry sauce that is not too sweet and made easily and quickly. Use as a topping for ice cream, cake, desserts and yogurt.

4.99 from 64 votes

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Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 13

Servings:8 servings

Author: Marcellina

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups (250 grams) raspberries fresh or frozen
▢ ¼ cup white sugar
▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Combine raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Place over medium low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring regularly.
Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the raspberries soften and the liquid reduces slightly.
Serve warm or refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Tips for success

Can this be canned like jam or jelly?

No, this recipe doesn't contain enough sugar.

Can this compote be frozen?

Yes, freeze for up to a month in heavy duty, ziplock bags.

How can I make this compote thicker?

Mix ½ teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) with 1 teaspoon of water. Stir into hot compote and it will become thicker immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For accurate results, it is recommended that the nutritional information be calculated based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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Raspberry Compote

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