Easy Strawberry Compote
A simple but delicious way to take your favorite brunch or desserts to the next level!
Servings 4 cups
Calories 103kcal
Equipment
- masher optional
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon constarch + 1 tablespoon of water for a slurry
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- Hull Strawberries With a pairing knife, remove the top green part of the strawberry and then cut the strawberries in half or quarters.
- Bring to a Boil Create a cornstarch slurry by adding cornstarch to a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water and whisking. Add the strawberries, sugar, OJ, cornstarch slurry, and lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan and heat over high heat until it comes to a boil.
- Simmer and Reduce Turn the heat down to medium-low to bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer until the strawberries are soft and give them a gentle mash with a masher or fork. Let simmer and reduce for approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve or Store Serve hot or cold over your favorite pancakes, waffles, french toast, or ice cream or cake! Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks until you're ready to use it.
Notes
Substitutions
Strawberries: Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or peaches would be delicious, too!
Orange Juice: You can use water instead.
Simmer Longer for a Thicker Compote
If you want a thicker compote you can simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Serve With
Pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cake, toast, or anything else you love with strawberries!
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg