Baked Feta With Rosemary Blackberry Compote Recipe

Name: Baked Feta With Rosemary Blackberry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the rosemary blackberry compote; 3 black peppercorns (if you don't have whole peppercorns, use a few good grinds of black pepper); 4 juniper berries (if you can't find these, you can use a bay leaf); 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons buckwheat honey; 1 pint blackberries; For the baked feta; 1 (8-ounce) rectangle of feta, patted dry; 2 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

For the rosemary blackberry compote
3 black peppercorns (if you don't have whole peppercorns, use a few good grinds of black pepper)
4 juniper berries (if you can't find these, you can use a bay leaf)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons buckwheat honey
1 pint blackberries
For the baked feta
1 (8-ounce) rectangle of feta, patted dry
2 teaspoons olive oil

1
In a single layer of cheese cloth, tie up the peppercorns, juniper berries, and rosemary sprig, so they are easier to fish out once the compote has finished cooking.
2
Place all the ingredients, including the cheese cloth, in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Make sure the cheese cloth is nestled under the blackberries.
3
Once the mixture has begun to simmer and the blackberries have started to give up their juices, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the blackberries have broken up and the consistency is syrupy, 20 to 25 minutes. You should end up with roughly 1 cup of compote.
4
You can use the compote immediately-fish out the cheese cloth. However, I like to chill it in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight, letting the flavors set up.
5
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0 F. Place an oven rack in the upper third of your oven.
6
Coat the feta with the olive oil and place in a small oven proof baking dish, ideally one you can serve out of.
7
Bake the feta until it is softening, about 8 minutes. At that point, switch to the broiler setting and broil the cheese until the top is starting to brown. In my oven it took about 3 minutes, but watch carefully.
8
Remove from the oven and spoon over the desired amount of warm blackberry compote-I use about half a cup and freeze the other half for future use. Serve immediately with rustic crackers.

160

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the rosemary blackberry compote, 3 black peppercorns (if you don't have whole peppercorns, use a few good grinds of black pepper), 4 juniper berries (if you can't find these, you can use a bay leaf), 1 sprig fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Baked Feta With Rosemary Blackberry Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Feta With Rosemary Blackberry Compote

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