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Easy Strawberry Compote
A simple but delicious way to take your favorite brunch or desserts to the next level!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon constarch + 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
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Strawberries: Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or peaches would be delicious, too!
- Orange Juice: You can use water instead.
- Simmer Longer for a Thicker Compote
- Simmer Longer for a Thicker Compote
- If you want a thicker compote you can simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes.
- Serve With
- Serve With
- Pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cake, toast, or anything else you love with strawberries!
Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
143mg
(159%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
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.