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Cherry Compote
A simple recipe to preserve those magic cherry flavours a little longer. Fresh cherries, sugar, a hint of lemon and a little spice simmer together to create a topping that adds a burst of flavour to desserts or breakfast treats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 3 mins
Servings: 1 medium jar
Calories: 1059 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Australian , British , New Zealand
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh cherries
- 1 cup caster sugar / superfine sugar (220 grams)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cherries and remove the stems and pits.
- Halve half of the cherries and leave the rest whole. Place onto a tray and pour the sugar over the cherries.
- Stand for ¾ of an hour, stirring a few times throughout the resting time. The sugar should gradually start to dissolve.
- Pour the cherries and sugar mix into a saucepan. Add the lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Heat gently to dissolve any remaining sugar. Increase temperature and bring mixture to the boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
- Cool the mixture and then place into a glass jar or dish and place in the fridge.
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Notes
- Storing: Store the compote in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze this dish for up to 6 months.
- Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bags.
- Nutrition: The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
- Tips:
- Use good quality, fresh cherries
- Be extra careful when removing the pits that you remove each and every one of them
- Don't skimp on the resting time – you need the full 45 minutes.
- Don't boil the cherries for any longer than 3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1059kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
273g
(91%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
1027mg
(29%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
258g
(516%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1medium jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1059
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1059kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 273g | 91% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1027mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 258g | 516% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.