Strawberry Compote

Elevate your desserts and breakfasts with this luscious homemade Strawberry Compote, a quick and easy recipe bursting with sweet, fresh strawberry flavor. Made with just five simple ingredients—fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, a touch of lemon juice, water, and an optional hint of vanilla—this compote comes together in under 30 minutes. Its velvety texture and vibrant natural color make it the perfect topping for pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or even cheesecake. Whether served warm or chilled, this fruit-filled delight is a versatile addition to any dish, and it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week. Discover the perfect blend of sweet and tangy in this classic, crowd-pleasing strawberry compote recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

450 grams fresh strawberries
50 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut them into quarters or halves depending on their size.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to simmer.

Step 5

Once simmering, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

If using, stir in the vanilla extract during the last minute of cooking.

Step 8

Remove the compote from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(546.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	344.8

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 72.5g
Protein 3.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70.8mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 669.8mg	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: 3.4%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 93.3%