Strawberry

Transform your fresh strawberries into a luscious, homemade strawberry compote with this quick and easy recipe! Bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of tangy brightness from lemon juice, this 4-ingredient recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfectly thickened and slightly chunky, this strawberry compote is a versatile topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even ice cream. With no artificial ingredients, it's a wholesome and flavorful way to elevate your desserts or breakfasts. Refrigerate any leftovers to savor this summery delight any time! Keywords: strawberry compote recipe, easy strawberry topping, homemade fruit sauce, quick dessert idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh strawberries
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the strawberries thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 2

Remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Step 4

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 6

Cook the compote for about 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries break down slightly and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the compote to cool for a few minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the strawberry compote to a clean jar or container and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

Step 9

Serve the compote warm or chilled as a topping for your favorite dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(594.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	355.0

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 74.7g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.3mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 739.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 93.1%