Strawberry Compote
Treat yourself to this scrumptious homemade Strawberry Sauce ... it's super easy to make and perfect for topping everything from ice cream to pancakes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pound (454 grams) strawberries, halved or quartered (depending on size)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt
Equipment
- Medium Pot (preferably with a heavy bottom)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Raise the heat to medium high, then add the strawberries, lemon juice, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Simmer mixture until strawberries are tender and have released their juices (about 7 to 10 minutes). Do not overcook or berries will fall apart.
- Serve compote warm or chilled over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, and more. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of sauce, or 6 servings (¼ cup each).
I prefer to halve or quarter the berries for a chunky texture. However, you can chop the berries if you'd prefer a finer texture. You can also mash the finished sauce a bit for a more uniform texture.
This is a fairly thin sauce, however you can thicken it with a cornstarch slurry if you prefer. When the sauce has finished cooking, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Then add the slurry into the simmering sauce (stirring constantly), mixing in just enough to reach your desired thickness.
Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for more tips, variations, serving suggestions, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal
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