Description
Easy Strawberry Compote is a quick and delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of strawberries, whether using fresh or frozen fruit. This vibrant compote elevates your favorite desserts, pancakes, or yogurt with its luscious flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can create this versatile topping, making it perfect for casual breakfasts or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Remove the green tops and roughly chop the strawberries.
- Combine Ingredients: Place chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Cook Over Low Heat: Stir occasionally until juices begin to release.
- Simmer and Stir: Increase to low-medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Use a potato masher to achieve your desired consistency.
- Thicken the Sauce: Continue cooking until fully broken down and thickened to your liking.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a clean glass jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- 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