Festival du Voyageur Maple-Glazed Bannock with Wild Berry Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Traditional Canadian bannock bread glazed with maple syrup and served with a vibrant wild berry compote, celebrating Winnipeg’s iconic winter festival flavors. This Canadian-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 cups mixed wild berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut in 4 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3/4 cup whole milk until just combined into a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times. Shape into a 7-inch round and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Brush the dough top with 2 tbsp pure maple syrup and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine 2 cups mixed wild berries, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until berries soften.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth. Stir into the berry mixture and cook for 2 more minutes until the compote thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove bannock from oven and brush again with remaining 2 tbsp maple syrup. Serve warm with the wild berry compote spooned on top.