Description
Homemade Strawberry Compote is a delightful, vibrant topping that brings the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries to your favorite dishes. This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect addition to your breakfast or dessert table. Whether you drizzle it over pancakes, mix it into yogurt, or layer it in cakes, this versatile compote is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjustable)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine hulled strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Gently simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- For chunkier compote, leave larger pieces of strawberry intact; for smoother consistency, mash lightly.
- Once done, transfer to an airtight container and allow to cool before storing in the fridge for up to two weeks or freezing for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg