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.