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Easy Strawberry Compote Recipe
Indulge in sweet homemade strawberry compote this strawberry season! Bursting with fresh flavors, this easy recipe is the perfect addition to any breakfast or dessert.
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Servings: 1 1/4 Cups
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberries whole
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
- Dash of coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and trim the green tops off of the strawberries. Cut any large berries in half, small berries can be left whole.
- Add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt to a 2-3 quart saucepan with a wide bottom.
- Cook the berries on medium-high heat for 5 minutes until enough liquid is released to submerge the berries halfway in juice. The liquid will be boiling.
- Reduce the temperature to medium heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a fork or potato masher to break up the large berries.
- Cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until the compote is thick, the berries are broken down, and the bubbles have started to look syrupy during simmering.
- Remove the compote from the heat. Let it cool enough to taste and stir in the lemon zest and more lemon juice if desired. Cool before serving and storing.
Notes
- You can use frozen berries instead of fresh ones. Skip to step 2 if using frozen berries
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 4g