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    Strawberry Compote

    Published: Jan 26, 2023 · Modified: Mar 23, 2023 by Tabetha · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    At its core, a compote is simply a fruit cooked or preserved in syrup. We'll use fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to create this super simple sauce that is perfect for everything from breakfast toast to cupcake filling!

    Strawberry Compote on Brioche Toast
    Strawberry Compote on Brioche Toast

    You can make all sorts of different compotes using the same method/recipe as this one. Raspberry, blueberry, or a combination are all great choices. Be creative and use what you have in the house, or what's in season at your local farmers market or grocery store. 

    We use this recipe all the time for Saturday or Sunday mornings. My kids have become pros at this point and make it without my help. My son Noah was actually the one in the kitchen with me when we did our final round of recipe testing for all our compotes. They were all made until he was happy with them, haha #chefkidproblems

    🛒 Ingredient

    While you could use a combination of almost any berry this specific recipe will focus on strawberries.

    • Fresh Strawberries
    • Lemon Juice
    • Sugar
    • Kosher Salt
    • Cornstarch (optional for thickening)

    I have 100% made this exact same recipe but swapped out the fruit for blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination of whatever I have lying around and they have all been amazing. 

    Strawberry Compote on Brioche Toast

    📖 Instructions

    Get started by washing your strawberries, removing the green top, and cutting each one into quarters. In a small pot combined your strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

    Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes string every minute or so. You should start to notice the liquid from the berries starts to cook out!

    If you prefer your strawberry compote to be slightly thicker, mix some of the warm strawberry syrup and some cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix well, and then slowly pour back into your strawberry compote mixing continuously.

    Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    🍽 Serving

    I threw together a few ideas below. If you make this recipe and use it uniquely, please share so I can add it to the list! I also included some recipe links below that would pair perfectly.

    • Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Yogurt & Granola Bowl
    • Scones or Biscuits 
    • Filling for Cupcakes
    • Mixed into Vanilla Buttercream
    • Pancakes, French Toast, or Waffles
    • Cheesecake Topping
    a baby shower dessert table, with strawberry shortcake cupcakes, a rosette covered cake and fondant elephants cupcakes

    These adorable cupcakes were Strawberry Shortcake themed. We added the strawberry compote on top, nested in whipped cream frosting.

    🥡 Storing

    If you make a large batch or find yourself with some strawberry compote left over, we recommend storing it in an airtight container in the fridge.  It should stay fresh for 3-5 days, but if at any point it smells boozy (like wine or beer) it's time to throw it out. 

    Glass Storage Jars

    👩🏼‍🍳 Chef Tip

    If you decide last minute you want to thicken your sauce, and just add the cornstarch straight in, it will leave you with little white clumps of cornstarch throughout your sauce. Always premix your cornstarch with water or strawberry syrup before adding it!

    📖 Recipe

    Strawberry Compote being spooned onto brioche toast

    Strawberry Compote

    Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, this compote is bursting with fruity flavor and can be used to add a touch of sweetness to everything from pancakes and waffles to ice cream and yogurt.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 8
    Calories 50 kcal

    Equipment

    • Small Pot
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Glass Storage Container optional

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Cups Strawberries
    • ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice
    • 2 tablespoon Sugar
    • 1 pinch Kosher Salt
    • 2 teaspoon Water - optional
    • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - optional

    Instructions
     

    • Start by washing your strawberries, and cutting each one into quarters.
    • In a small pot combined your strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
    • If you prefer your strawberry compote to be slightly thicker, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and slowly pour into your strawberry compote mixing continuously.
    • Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword Brunch, fresh fruit, topping
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    Small Pot
    Rubber Spatula
    Knife
    Cutting Board
    Glass Storage Container optional

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