Although this recipe appears simple, it yields a beautiful compote with complex flavor. I love the concept of folding whole fresh blueberries into a puree of themselves. <br /> <br />The fresh thyme in this recipe adds a subtle brightness to the blueberries. The flavor it imparts is faint, but I find it to be both floral and grassy, which compliments the blueberries nicely. You could replace the thyme with a couple of bay leaves and it would add a little peppery herbal flavor. I like the idea of fresh herbs mingled in with my dessert. I don’t crave pure sweetness, and I find the gentle herbal flavor compelling.

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