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Bilberry & Chia Breakfast Compote
A gently simmered spoonable compote made with our richly coloured whole dried Bilberries, a little cinnamon and hydrated chia seeds. A preserved pantry preparation for breakfast bowls and simple treats.
Meet the dried berries
Whole Dried Bilberries
Vaccinium myrtillus · Whole dried berries, rehydrated and simmered for a breakfast compote.
Our single-botanical Bilberries are packed in a resealable 20 g pouch. The image shows the real product, not an invented photograph of the finished compote.
Original archived ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Honey, optional
Source-faithful method
Method
- Add the dried Bilberries, water and cinnamon to a small saucepan.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Lightly mash the softened berries.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chia seeds.
- Leave for 10–15 minutes so the chia seeds hydrate and the compote thickens.
- Sweeten with honey if desired, transfer to a clean food-safe container, cool promptly and refrigerate.
Source & storage notes
- Preserved original recipe: This recipe comes from the archived Bilberries Shopify product description, with its exact two-tablespoon dried-berry quantity, one-cup water, one-tablespoon chia ratio, cinnamon and optional honey.
- Timing: The archive calls for 10 minutes of gentle simmering and 10–15 minutes for chia seeds to swell after the pan is removed from the heat.
- Storage: The preserved source advises refrigeration in a clean container and use within three days. Chill promptly, keep refrigerated and discard if spoilage occurs. This storage note is from the original archive, not from shelf-life laboratory testing; do not can or store at room temperature.
- Chia safety: Chia seeds absorb significant water; allow them to hydrate fully in the compote before serving.
- Food sensitivities: Avoid known berry or chia allergies. Honey is optional and not suitable for infants under twelve months. Consult an appropriate professional if medication or medical conditions make regular concentrated botanical use unsuitable.
- Photography: Shows the authentic Bilberries pouch, not prepared compote.