Easy Strawberry Compote
This Easy Strawberry Compote is a delightful burst of fruity flavor that enhances your breakfast, desserts, and snacks. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, this compote is quick to prepare and offers a luscious, thick texture that’s perfect for drizzling over pancakes, mixing into yogurt, or using as a cake filling. With its natural sweetness and easy customization options, from adjusting sugar levels to adding spices like cinnamon, this versatile recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Whether served warm or cold, this strawberry compote elevates any dish and brings a fresh taste to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) fresh or frozen strawberries
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Remove the green tops from the strawberries and roughly chop them.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook gently until the strawberries start to release their juices.
- Increase the heat slightly and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Use a potato masher to break down the berries for a smoother consistency.
- Once thickened to your liking, remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a clean glass jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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