Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade Easy Strawberry Compote, a quick and versatile sauce that captures the essence of fresh strawberries. In just 20 minutes, you can create this vibrant compote perfect for dressing up pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or cakes.
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
- Prepare the strawberries by removing the tops and chopping them into pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook until juices release and mixture simmers.
- Increase heat to low-medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Use a potato masher to break down the strawberries for desired consistency.
- Remove from heat; allow to cool as it will thicken further.
- Store in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor but frozen can work well. Adjust sweetness by tasting during cooking. Add spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.