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Strawberry Compote in a jar with a spoon. big slices of berries with jammy coating
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5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Compote

A quick and easy Strawberry Compote is the perfect way to dress up anything from breakfast pastries to cakes or ice cream.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry Compote
Servings: 6
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 cups fresh, chopped strawberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • Zest of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar, corn starch, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk to combine.
  • Stir in the strawberries, water, and lemon, and turn the heat to the medium setting.
  • Continue to stir occasionally until it reaches a gentle simmer and has slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes total.
  • Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely. The compote will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg