Gray Whale Inn Blueberry Compote Recipes

FRESH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add blueberries, maple syrup and lemon juice to a medium saucepan and stir to combine. Farm Girl Tip: My recommendation is to add half to 3/4 of the lemon juice and then taste after it's cooked for a few minutes. If you want to use the rest of the lemon juice, add it at that time.
• Heat over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir until smooth, then gently told into the pan with the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
• Cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is reduced and thickened. (It should coat the back of a spoon).
• Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.

GRAY WHALE INN BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring blueberries and syrup to a simmer and cook until blueberries are hot and bubbly.
• Add lemon juice and vanilla and simmer a moment longer.
• Stir in cornstarch.

FRESH PEACH AND BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in 2 quart serving bowl and blend well.
• Using a food processor (medium or thick slice disc): place peaches in food tube and slice, using light pressure.
• Add to orange juice mixture.
• Gently blend in blueberries, tossing lightly.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH WARM BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• For the blueberry compote, in a saute pan, combine the blueberries, cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, water, lemon curd, orange juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently cook over medium heat until the blueberries are tender but not broken down, and the mixture simmers and thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter and vanilla. Set aside to cool slightly.
• For the pancakes, in a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in lemon zest. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks and the cheese. Fold in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
• To complete the recipe, heat a buttered nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat or to 350ºF (water drops on the skillet should skitter or sizzle when hot). For each pancake, pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter and cook until bubbles form on top. Turn and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
• To serve, stack three pancakes on each plate with a dollop of the remaining prepared lemon curd between pancakes. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and pour compote over the pancakes.