Description
A versatile and delightful strawberry compote that enhances breakfast, desserts, and snacks with a burst of fruity flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries (3 cups, hulled and chopped)
- Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Cornstarch (1 tablespoon, optional)
Instructions
- Prep your strawberries by hulling and chopping them.
- Make the magic mixture by combining chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add some sweetness by lowering the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Thicken it up (optional) by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it into the mixture.
- Cool it down before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
Adjust sugar levels if using frozen strawberries as they tend to be sweeter. Can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry compote, dessert topping, fruit compote, easy recipe, berries