Simple Strawberry Compote
Sweet, bright, and packed with fresh strawberry flavour, this easy homemade strawberry sauce comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect spooned over pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or stirred into lemonade — this cozy fruit sauce is one of those simple staples you'll want to keep in the fridge all summer long.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
20–23 min
Serves
~1½ cups
Ingredients
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- 1 lbfrozen sliced strawberries (if using whole, allow to thaw slightly and mash gently while cooking)
- ⅓ cupgranulated sugar
- ½ tbspfresh lemon juice
Ingredients
- 1 lbfrozen sliced strawberries (if using whole, allow to thaw slightly and mash gently while cooking)
- ⅓ cupgranulated sugar
- ½ tbspfresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- 2
Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- 3
As the strawberries cook, they will release their juices naturally. If using whole strawberries, gently mash them with the back of a spoon while cooking to help create the sauce consistency.
- 4
Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20–23 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools and even more once refrigerated.
Melissa's Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger batches. For a smoother sauce, blend briefly with an immersion blender after cooling slightly. Frozen strawberries work beautifully and make this recipe easy year-round. Delicious over cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or oatmeal. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Per 2 tbsp serving
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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