Strawberry Compote
Elevate your desserts with this quick and delightful strawberry compote, ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant sauce brings out the natural sweetness of strawberries, making it an ideal topping for yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, and cakes. With minimal effort and only a few ingredients, you can enjoy a fresh burst of fruit flavor that can be easily customized to your taste. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast addition or a luxurious dessert topping, this strawberry compote is versatile enough to enhance any dish. Plus, you can store it in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze it for six months—perfect for enjoying later!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries soften.
- Mash slightly with a spoon if desired and taste; add more sugar if needed and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the compote to an airtight container once cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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