Spiced Apple & Blackberry Compote

A dark, jewel-toned compote of apples and blackberries, simmered with cinnamon and a star anise. It's delicious warm over yoghurt or porridge.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 2 eating apples, cored and diced
• 200g frozen blackberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Method:

1. Put everything in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until the apples are soft and the blackberries have burst.
2. Remove the whole spices. Serve warm or cold.

Why it's gut-friendly: Apples and blackberries are packed with polyphenols and fibre. Cinnamon and star anise are digestive aids.