Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Easy Strawberry Compote, ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for enhancing your favorite breakfast or dessert, this delightful sauce combines fresh strawberries, zesty citrus, and a touch of sweetness. Whether drizzled over pancakes, dolloped on ice cream, or swirled into yogurt, this compote adds a refreshing burst of flavor to any dish. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make with minimal ingredients and equipment. Enjoy the versatility of this quick fruit topping that’s sure to impress at brunches or dinner parties alike!
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
- Prepare the Strawberries: Halve strawberries in a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice. Mix over medium-high heat until combined.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the strawberry blend while stirring continuously. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- 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
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating other citrus zests such as lime. Adjust sugar according to your taste; you can use honey or maple syrup as substitutes.