Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade strawberry compote, a versatile topping that elevates any dish. In just 15 minutes, you can create this luscious sauce using fresh or frozen strawberries, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirled into yogurt, or layered on cakes, this strawberry compote brings a burst of flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup sugar (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a pot over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently until the strawberries soften and the sauce thickens. Mash lightly for a smoother texture if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if needed and continue cooking until fully dissolved.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg