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Save your calories for the cake, this quick berry compote has just enough added sugar and fat to keep it on the lighter side. Enjoy it over cakes, waffles, crepe and your favorite toast. It’s great over ice cream too.
Ingredients
1 cup of strawberries, stems removed and cut into medium pieces
1 cup of whole blueberries
1 tablespoon no salt butter
4 tablespoons of raw sugar
1-tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
Melt butter over medium heat. Add lemon juice and whisk in sugar until melted.
Add strawberries and blueberries. Carefully mix while mashing a few of the blueberries.
Add vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until juices are released and start to bubble, about 5 minutes.
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