3-Ingredient Strawberry Compote

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 Serves 2 🌶 american 🏷 Dessert

This straightforward strawberry compote uses only three ingredients and is prepared in about 20 minutes. It is an excellent way to enjoy fresh or frozen berries, creating a versatile sauce that can be used in numerous ways. The compote is a classic American addition to desserts and breakfasts alike, offering a sweet and tangy flavour. It stores well, making it a handy staple to have on hand for various culinary uses.

3-Ingredient Strawberry Compote

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound (680g) fresh or frozen hulled strawberries, quartered3 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 1/2 ounces; 45g)1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (1 1/2 ounces; 45g)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice from 1 medium lemon

Method

  1. Place the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a medium saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture until it begins to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the fruit softens and starts to form a sauce.
  3. For a thicker, jam-like consistency, continue cooking the compote for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Take the pan off the heat and let the compote cool completely before transferring it to a sealed container for refrigeration.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium5000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
Cuisineamerican
AuthorGenevieve Yam