Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Strawberry Compote, a vibrant and fresh topping ready in just 20 minutes. Bursting with the natural sweetness of strawberries, complemented by zesty lemon juice and aromatic orange zest, this compote is perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts or breakfast favorites. Whether you choose to drizzle it over fluffy pancakes, swirl it into creamy yogurt, or serve it warm atop rich ice cream, this versatile compote will elevate every dish. With easy-to-find ingredients and a stress-free preparation process, you can enjoy a guilt-free treat that everyone will love!
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 by cutting them in half and placing them in a medium saucepan. Add granulated sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice.
- Heat on medium-high while stirring constantly until well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes until strawberries soften.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the strawberry mixture and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg