5 from 15 votes
Cherry Compote
Cherry Compote is a gently cooked fruit topping made by simmering pitted Bing cherries with optional Monk Fruit Sweetener and almond extract until the cherries release their juices and soften. The resulting compote can be served warm or cold and offers a balance of natural cherry tartness enhanced by a subtle almond note.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
1
1/2 cups
Calories:
50 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound bing cherries cleaned and pitted
- 2 Tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener granulated sweetener like
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Wash cherries, remove stems and pits.
- Place prepared cherries in a saucepan.
- Add sweetener and water. Simmer over low heat.
- Continue to stir until the fruit begins to produce natural fruit juice as well as soften. This will take up to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add almond extract.
- Cool before placing in a container with a cover.
- Enjoy warm or cold.
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Notes
- Sweetener is optional; adjust or omit based on cherry sweetness.
- Use fresh or thawed Bing cherries for best flavor and texture.
- Cool compote before refrigerating in a sealed container; serves well both warm and cold.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
50kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.