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Toast with Berry Compote

A quick and delicious breakfast or snack featuring crispy toast topped with a sweet-tart homemade berry compote.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
3g
Toast with Berry Compote
comfortingAmericanvegetarianlow-proteincrispysoftweekdaytoast

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 slice bread slices
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup mixed berries, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries soften and release juices, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mash the berries lightly with a fork to your desired consistency. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Toast 2 slices of bread until golden and crisp.

  4. 4

    Spread 1 tbsp butter evenly over the warm toast.

  5. 5

    Spoon the berry compote generously over the buttered toast and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • fork
  • toaster

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