Blackberry Attack

We combed the blackberry bushes down the street from our apartment and managed to pick a solid 2 pounds of berries. Not a huge amount for the die-hard berry pickers out there, but pretty good considering they're just down the street. Did I mention they're free. I made some Black&Blue Compote out of these combined with our blueberries from the market, it's cooling on the counter, give it a try, super easy and very tasty.





Black & Blue Compote

In a pot combine 3 cups of blueberries, 3 cups of blackberries and 1 cup of water, cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.


Uncover and add 1/4cup brown sugar, 2/3cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/4tsp salt, and return to a boil. While you're waiting for this to boil combine 1 tblspoon of corn starch with 2 tblspoons water and then add it to the pot.


Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add juice from 1 lemon.

This can be served hot or cold on yoghurt, pancakes or whatever you can think of. It makes about 5 cups of sauce. Try less sugar too, I used less than 1/2 of what the original recipie called for and this is about as sweet as I can handle.