Beer Berry Compote

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This is a quick recipe that comes together on the mornings when you want to get through all of those extra berries you picked up at the farmers’ market before they turn. A few simple pantry staples, a few dashes of beer, and soon breakfast is ready. In the cooler months try adding a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon to the compote for a festive variation.

By John Holl | September 02, 2023

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 6-8 Serving(s)

Compote:

6 ounces raspberries
6 ounces blackberries
6 ounces blueberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
6 ounces cranberry or other berry Shandy
2 ounces sugar
1 strip orange peel

Waffles:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Preparation

Make the compote: In a small saucepan over high heat, combine raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, lemon juice, beer (Shandy), sugar, and orange peel and bring to boil. Boil for 1 minute and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer vigorously until the berries burst open, releasing their liquid. Reduce liquid down by ½ for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Note: The sugar level can be increased or decreased depending on your taste. The sweetness or tartness of the berries varies though out the year.

Make the waffles: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Transfer bowl to a standing mixer or using a hand mixer add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk and combine until a batter forms.

Set up and heat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Add a scoop of batter to waffle maker and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and serve with berry compote.

About this recipe

Courtesy of Cape May Brewing Co., West Cape May

The Pairing: Shandy

Cape May Brewing Co.: There is some delightful beer action happening at the bottom of the Jersey Shore. From a facility across from an airport, this decade-old brewery has become a destination and source of Garden State pride, thanks to the brewery’s flavored IPAs, saisons, seasonal offerings, and more. capemaybrewery.com

Recipe featured in The Craft Brewery Cookbook: Recipes To Pair With Your Favorite Beers by John Holl. Photography by Jon Page, Princeton Architectural Press, May 2022.