Ripe for the summer. Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are ready to harvest and eat! Not only are berries refreshing during these hot summer months, but they also come with many health benefits.
Berries have the greatest antioxidant content per serving compared to any other food except spices. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants may be good for your nervous system, blood vessels, heart health and may also help to lower your risk of infections and some forms of cancer.
Women who eat about two servings of strawberries or one serving of blueberries a week experienced less mental decline over time than peers who went without eating berries. Berries help support cognitive thinking, and development
Chef's Choice:
Executive Chef Andrew Benson recommends making a fruit compote. Fruit Compote is dessert made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. You can make fruit compote from any choice of berries and use as a healthy alternative to syrup. It's quick, easy and delicious!
Ingredients:
3 cups mixed berries (3/4 lb) such as raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Directions:
- Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook, tossing gently (try to keep most of them from breaking up), until berries are warm and juices begin to be released, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Once it's cool, store your compote in a tightly sealed jar and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
