Easy Strawberry Compote
This Strawberry Compote comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients and is a versatile topping for so many sweet treats! Enjoy it as a topping for cheesecake, spoon it over a bowl of vanilla ice cream, or serve it with slices of pound cake. It's the perfect way to elevate any dessert!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 55kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries if using frozen, do not thaw
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of lemon zest
- splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, making sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add this and remaining sauce ingredients to a pot on the stove over medium heat. Stir, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool. You can cool the sauce quickly by pouring it into a shallow bowl or pie plate and placing in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve & Store: Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to use. This keeps for 1 to 1 and 1/2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg