5 from 15 votes
Easy Strawberry Compote
Easy Strawberry Compote transforms fresh strawberries into a soft, sweet-tart sauce thickened gently with cornstarch. The addition of orange and lemon juice balances the sweetness and brightens the flavor. Simmering until the strawberries break down creates a warm, spoonable topping that complements pancakes, waffles, or desserts with a fresh berry taste and smooth texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
103 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs strawberry fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon corn starch + 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.
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Notes
- Substitute strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or peaches for variation.
- If orange juice is unavailable, water can be used instead, though citrus adds distinct flavor.
- Simmering longer (5 to 10 additional minutes) produces a thicker compote consistency.
- Serve the compote warm or cold over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cake, or toast.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
382mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
143mg
(159%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 143mg | 159% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.