Cherry Compote
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cherry Compote
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Make this easy Cherry Compote recipe with just 3 ingredients in 10 minutes! Use the simple fruit sauce as a topping on ice cream, pancakes, cake, yogurt and much more.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) cherries (fresh or thawed frozen), pitted
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice or orange juice)
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Instructions
- Remove the pits from the cherries. I use a cherry pitter, but you can use a knife (carefully!) or poke a straw through the centre to push out the pit.
- Add the cherries, sugar, and juice (or water) to a pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the cherries break down.
- Remove from heat and allow the cherry compote to cool. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Transfer to a sanitized jar and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Pitting Cherries: There are plenty of ways to remove the pit from cherries. You can purchase a cherry pitter if you use cherries often, or you can poke a straw down the center to remove the pit completely. You can also remove the pit using a sharp paring knife if done carefully.
- If you can’t find fresh cherries or they are out of season, frozen cherries can be used to make the compote. Just make sure they are fully thawed in the fridge overnight before adding to the water and sugar mixture.
- Don’t worry if the cherry compote seems a bit thin after cooking. The entire mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Make sure your jar or container is completely sanitized before adding the cooled cherry compote to prevent any harmful bacteria from forming.
- Cherry compote will be VERY hot after it's removed from the heat. Be sure to let it cool before handling it as hot compote can cause serious burns.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
33 reviews
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