Marionberry Compote with Angel Food Cake
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 whole allspice
- 3 cups fresh or frozen marionberries
- Angel food cake, store-bought
- Whipped cream, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
- 1 cup very cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Bring water, sugar, lemon juice, and allspice to a boil in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
- Remove allspice and stir in berries.
- Cook, tossing gently until berries are warm and juices begin releasing, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over store-bought angel food cake and top with whipped cream.
- Beat cream in a chilled bowl until frothy.
- Slowly beat in sugar and vanilla and continue beating until soft, glossy peaks form, scraping bowl often.
- Refrigerate until ready to use, then beat lightly with a whisk before serving.
- Yield: 2 cups
water, sugar, lemon juice, allspice, marionberries, angel food cake, cream, very cold heavy cream, sugar, vanilla
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marionberry-compote-with-angel-food-cake-recipe.html (may not work)