Strawberry Compote
Strawberry compote couldn't be easier to make. All you need are fresh or frozen berries, citrus, and a bit of natural sweetener and in less than 10 minutes you'll have a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen strawberries see notes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon raw honey see notes
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until the berries are soft and starting to fall apart.
- After about 5 minutes, lightly mash your strawberries with a fork (only if your strawberries are whole). And cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Once cool, store in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
- If using fresh strawberries, make sure to hull them to remove the green stem and white core near the stem. If your strawberries are larger, cut them in half or quarters.
- You may want to add more sweetener. To do this, add 1 more teaspoon at a time, tasting after each addition until it's reached your desired sweetness.
- Fresh strawberries cook down quicker than frozen, so they won't need the additional 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- The compote will thicken slightly when cooled, especially after it's been refrigerated.