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Strawberry compote is jammy but not quite jam; saucy, but with a little more substance. It’s also an easy way to give ice cream, yogurt, and oatmeal an instant upgrade and transform them into something special!
I love making homemade strawberry compote because it’s a little less intense than making strawberry jam—and definitely less intense than canning strawberry jam.
This recipe is also a lot lower in sugar than your typical jam, which means that natural strawberry flavor—and just a little bit of tartness—really shines through.
Once you realize how delicious strawberry compote is, try your hand at making our peach compote.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- If, during the simmering time, the mixture seems a little dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to keep your strawberry compote from burning.
- You can infuse your compote with herbs for a different spin on this recipe. Bundle fresh (or frozen) mint, basil, or thyme sprigs in cheesecloth and simmer with the compote; remove them and discard before serving.
- Compote should have some substance to it rather than being smooth. That said, you can use the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to mash the fruit a bit to give your compote your desired consistency.
Strawberry Compote
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries, halved {or quartered for larger berries}
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water {+ more as needed}
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice strawberries in half.4 cups strawberries, halved
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add all ingredients. Stir to combine.2 tbsp white sugar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp lemon zest
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Reduce temperature to medium and allow the mixture to simmer until softened (~20-25 minutes), stirring often so that it doesn't burn.
- Add additional water 1 tbsp at a time as needed to prevent mixture from burning.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
- If, during the simmering time, the mixture seems a little dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to keep your strawberry compote from burning.
- Makes 2 cups.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is just divine! It’s such a beautiful and tasty way to make use of strawberries and I’ll definitely be making it again.