Recipe by Chef Jacquie
4 Servings
–Ingredients for Blueberry Compote
- 9 Ounce package of fresh blueberries
- 1/2 Cup maple syrup
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon fresh ground pepper
–Ingredients for Burgers
- 1 Pound of ground turkey
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 8 Slices cheddar cheese
- Avocado oil for the grill
–Make Blueberry Compote (can be made ahead)
Place all ingredients in a sauce pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, and then lower to simmer.
Cook until compote boils down to about half and stir with wooden spoon occasionally.
When cool, place in a bowl, cover and chill.
Stores in fridge for up to two weeks.
–Make the Burgers
Place all ingredients, except cheese and oil, in a bowl and mix until well incorporated.
Divide ground turkey into 8 portions, make into meatballs and then squash into patties.
Place patties on a cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
–Assemble Burgers
Cut a slice of cheese into 4 smaller pieces.
Make a small indentation in the center of the burger, place 2 small pieces of cheese in the indentation, followed by 1 teaspoon of compote and cap off with the other two pieces of cheese.
Place another burger on top and seal the edges. Make a small indentation on top of the burger, this will stop it from puffing up too much.
Chef Jacquie’s Culinary Tip:
Place burgers back on the cookies sheet, wrap in plastic and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
–Cooking Option 1: Indoor/outdoor Grill
Place a griddle ridged cast iron pan over medium-high heat, brush pan with a little oil and place burgers in pan, they should sizzle.
Cook for 2 minutes and the turn burgers ¼ turn, this will create the beautiful “X” pattern you see on burgers at restaurants and cook another 2 minutes.
Flip burger over, put a little bit of water in the pan, close with a lid and let it cook for 4 minutes.
Top with a whole slice of cheese and let it melt for a few seconds.
Serve with more blueberry compote and your favorite burger condiments.
–Cooking Option 2: Roasting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove plastic wrap and place cookie sheet in oven, bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove from oven and place cheese on top, put back in the oven and cook until cheese is melted.
