Springy Stewed Fresh Berries Food

STEWED RHUBARB & RED BERRIES

Steps:

• Place the rhubarb in a large saucepan and add the sugar, salt, and 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is tender and starts to fall apart. Remove from the heat, stir in the strawberries, raspberries, lemon juice, orange juice, and orange liqueur, if using, and allow to cool. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

EASY FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• To prepare the fruit: If you're using fresh strawberries or peaches, cut them into thin slices. If you're using small berries like blueberries or raspberries, you can use them whole. If you're using frozen fruit, no need to defrost or slice them before using.
• In a medium saucepan, combine your fruit of choice, sweetener of choice and dash of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5 minutes for fresh fruit or 10 minutes for frozen fruit.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. If you're using chunky fruit or prefer a smoother consistency, mash the fruit with a potato masher or serving fork until it reaches your desired consistency. Continue simmering, stirring often, until the compote has condensed to about half of its original volume, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the compote from the heat. I'm generally satisfied with my compote at this point, but if the compote isn't sweet enough for your liking, you can stir in a more sweetener, to taste. If you'd like it to be more smooth, mash it some more.
• Let the compote cool for a few minutes before serving. Allow leftover compote to cool completely before covering and refrigerating for up to 10 days.

SPRINGY STEWED FRESH BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine a half-pint of raspberries, all the blueberries, sugar, zest and 1/3 c water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. The juice will become a syrup and the berries will be slightly cooked. Off the heat, stir in the remaining raspberries and the framboise, if desired.

MARINATED FRESH BERRIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, citrus zests, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the citrus juices and vanilla. Combine the berries in a bowl. Pour the warm syrup over the berries and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve marinated berries over a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt.

STEWED BLACKBERRIES

Steps:

• Carefully wash berries; drain.
• Place berries in saucepan.
• Add water, cover, and heat slowly; simmer berries for about 15 minutes. Shake pan or stir gently to prevent berries from sticking.
• Add salt and sugar and heat 2-3 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve warm or chilled, plain or with cream.
• If fruit is very ripe, add 1-2 tbs lemon juice.

SAUTEED STRAWBERRIES WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, butter, lime juice, and cinnamon in a skillet and cook over medium low heat until bubbling.
• Add strawberries and cook for about 2 more minutes.

COOKED BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in small pot.
• Cook over medium heat until hot.
• Turn heat to medium high.
• Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 3-5 min.
• Take off heat.