Blackberry-Sesame Compote Recipe

The sweet of sesame and sour of blackberries dance together perfectly in this simple compote recipe. I initially created it to drizzle over Sesame-Cardamom Cheesecake, but it also a treat over mascarpone gelato, or ricotta-stuffed French toast, or even as a relish for chicken or pork.

blackberry-sesame compote cooking information

• Yield: About 1-2 Cups
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes

blackberry-sesame compote recipe ingredients

• 2 Cartons (Approximately 3 Cups) Fresh Blackberries
• ½ Cup Oriental Wok’s Sesame Stir Fry Sauce
• ½ Cup Water

blackberry-sesame compote recipe instruction

1. Clean your blackberries. Dispose of any mushy or moldy ones.
2. Into a large sauté pan on medium-high heat add the blackberries, water, and sauce.
3. Let the mixture cook until the berries burst and the liquid reduces. (You’ll know the compote is done when it coats the back of a spoon.)
4. Let it cool completely and store in an air-tight container.

blackberry-sesame compote tips and tricks

• If you prefer the compote to be seedless, a bit silkier, run it through a fine mesh sieve.
• I used blackberries because they were gorgeous on the day I went to market. This recipe would also work with raspberries, however.
• Oriental Wok’s sauces are now available at Kroger nationwide. They may be found in either the international aisle of the shop, or near the butcher station.