Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of Easy Strawberry Compote, a versatile sauce that elevates breakfast, dessert, and snack time. This simple recipe transforms fresh or frozen strawberries into a luscious topping that pairs beautifully with pancakes, yogurt, cakes, and more. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal ingredients, this compote is perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. Customize the sweetness or acidity to your liking for a personalized touch. Serve it warm over ice cream or cold on toast—this delightful fruit sauce is bound to impress!
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 green tops and chopping them roughly.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stir regularly as the juices begin to release.
- Increase heat to low-medium once simmering and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Use a potato masher to achieve desired consistency.
- Cook until thickened; remove from heat and let cool. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Store in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg