Breakfast Polenta with Warm Berry Compote
from Cooking Light
Compote Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Dash of ground cinnamon
- 12 ounces assorted berries
Polenta Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup dry instant polenta (or cornmeal)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- To prepare compote, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, juice, cinnamon, and berries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
- To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in sugar and salt, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve with compote.
Cook’s Note: I’m of the opinion that all of the berries and cherries in these recipes are basically interchangeable. But I do recognize that the pairing of blueberries and lemon is uniquely delicious. Don’t be afraid to substitute or use a combination.
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