Courtesy of Allergic Living and Chef Simon Clarke

Makes 4-6 servings
Free of: Gluten; dairy replaced
Bonus: packed with antioxidants, vitamins C, A and E, magnesium

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed
   
• 2 Tbsp. water
   
• 1 ⁄ 4 cup crème de cassis [For alcohol-free, substitute water]
   
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
   
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
   
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
   
• Fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, crème de cassis (if using) and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce by about half.
    
2.  Reduce to a simmer, adding blueberries, lemon juice and zest.
    
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. Set aside and cool.
    
4.  Serve over plain yogurt (or soy yogurt for dairy-free).  Garnish with mint leaves.

Note: This exquisite compote can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.