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Easy Strawberry Compote

Course: Sauces, toppings
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: easy strawberry compote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 61kcal
This easy strawberry compote is quick and delicious! Low sugar, just a few ingredients, and thickens without cornstarch. Perfect topping for pancakes, cheesecake and more!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • zest of one lemon

Instructions

  • Hull the strawberries and cut them in half, or quarters if they are very large.
  • Add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a deep saucepan and place over medium heat.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency, 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and set aside to cool.

Notes

  • If you want to skim the foam off the top, you can, but it's not essential. Since the compote will be stored in the fridge and you're not canning it, there's no need to worry about air bubbles letting in bacteria. You can just stir them away.
  • You can adjust the cooking time to suit the thickness you prefer. If you want it more liquidy to use on pancakes, stop the cooking sooner. If you like a thicker consistency, cook it longer. Just remember it will thicken slightly as it cools.
  • You can substitute other berries or even mixed berries in equal amounts.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg