Strawberry Compote

5 from 1 rating

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert, DIY

Cuisine: American

Keyword: compote with strawberries

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

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.

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