Rowan Berry Compote

Rowan berry compote is a preserved product made from the fruits of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), prepared by cooking the berries in a sugar syrup. Rowan berries have a naturally bitter taste, which is softened by cooking and the addition of sugar, resulting in a sweet-and-sour compote with a slightly astringent note. It pairs well with game, dark meats, or homemade dumplings. It can also be served as a dessert or as part of sweet-and-sour sauces. Rowan berries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The compote is traditionally prepared in autumn when the berries are fully ripe and lose some of their bitterness after the first frost.