Comments on: Instant Pot Fresh Berry Compote

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:11:09 +0000

In reply to David.

Hi David – glad your family enjoys the recipe! Fruits foam while they’re boiling. This compote is similar to making jam and this article talks about the foam http://pickyourown.org/foam.htm Since you’re having trouble sometimes with your stovetop pressure cooker, I recommend adding a teaspoon of butter before pressure cooking to help control the foaming.

By: David

David — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:24:34 +0000

I have a 6 quart stove top cooker that I use 3-4 times a week for years now. This recipe is the only one that I have had any problems with. When I remove the top after the release, the sugar content has foamed up well past the full line. (Keep in mind the small quantity of ingredients) and if I’m just a little aggressive with the heat, I will need to cleanup the stove. My question is this. What is making the sugar foam that much? I have even reduced the cook time to two minutes thinking that I was just out of liquids. That too results in a great compote that the family loves. My P/C is a Presto 6qt aluminum stove top model 0126410

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:44:36 +0000

In reply to Rene. Hi Rene - yes, this recipe should work well with just raspberries. If the raspberries are really tart, you could add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar. Enjoy!

By: Rene

Rene — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:24:39 +0000

Hi! Would this work with raspberries, do you think? I was hoping maybe adding a suggested amount (?) of sugar would sweeten it up. I just have soooo many ready to use and love your compote! Thanks for the advice! <3

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:04:24 +0000

In reply to Rayann Crayne.

Hi Rayann – yes, frozen fruit works as well. I used frozen blueberries in this recipe https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-blueberry-compote/ Enjoy!

By: Rayann Crayne

Rayann Crayne — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:52:26 +0000

Hi Barbara , This is Rayann. I am intrested in making this compote but was wandering do you think this would work in the pc with frozen blueberries and frozen strawberries? I have a bunch in my freezer to use up.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:30:09 +0000

In reply to Diane. Thanks for sharing Diane!

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 06:26:41 +0000

Made this compote with a bag of Trader Joe’s frozen strawberries and some frozen blueberries. Easy and delicious.

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:51:02 +0000

In reply to Starrider. Many fruits that release a lot of juice when they cook can be made into a compote. Apples you'd get applesauce. I'm not sure if Mangos release enough juice but you could add a berry with them. I've never had a grape compote but you could definitely give it a try. Let me know what you try.

By: Starrider

Starrider — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:44:34 +0000

Can any fruit be made into a compote like this? Like Mango? Apples? What about grapes?