Cherry Compote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
Description
This Cherry Compote recipe uses pitted fresh or fully thawed frozen cherries cooked with sugar and lime, lemon, or orange juice, and a little water. The cooking over medium heat breaks down the cherries, releasing their juices and creating a thickened sauce with natural fruit sweetness accented by the citrus. The compote's texture is soft with some fruit pieces intact, suitable for spooning over desserts, breakfast dishes, or adding flavor to yogurt.
The cooking time of about 10 minutes allows the mixture to meld flavors and reduce slightly. After cooking, the compote thickens further as it cools. Transferring to a sanitized jar and refrigerating preserves freshness for up to two weeks.
Practical techniques include carefully pitting cherries using a pitter, straw, or knife to avoid damage and burns when handling hot compote. The recipe notes that the compote remains hot after cooking, so caution is needed. Using frozen cherries is a convenient alternative when fresh cherries are out of season, but thawing is essential.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cherry fresh or thawed frozen), pitted, 450g
- 2 tablespoons sugar granulated white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice or orange juice)
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
- Use a cherry pitter, a straw, or a sharp paring knife to carefully remove pits from cherries.
- Frozen cherries can be used when fresh ones are unavailable; ensure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- The compote thickens further upon cooling; initial thinness is normal.
- Always transfer the cooled compote to a sanitized container to prevent spoilage.
- Be cautious handling the hot compote immediately after cooking to avoid burns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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