Description
Homemade strawberry compote is a delightful and easy-to-make fruit topping that adds a burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. With just a handful of ingredients and under 15 minutes of cooking time, this sweet and tangy sauce can elevate your breakfast, dessert, or snack game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces hulled strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup sugar (plus more if desired)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often until the strawberries break down slightly and the sauce thickens.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, lightly mash the strawberries as they cook. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Once done, remove from heat and let cool before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg