Description
Transform your desserts and breakfast dishes with this Easy Strawberry Compote, ready in just 20 minutes. This delightful fruity sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecakes, enhancing any meal with its vibrant flavors. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, this versatile compote is a breeze to whip up using staple pantry ingredients. The bright notes of lemon juice and orange zest beautifully complement the sweetness of strawberries, creating a refreshing topping that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, this easy strawberry compote will elevate your culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Strawberries
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries in half and place them in a saucepan.
- Add sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice to the pan, mixing well.
- Cook over medium-high heat until combined, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth; add to the strawberry mixture while stirring continuously.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg