Strawberry Compote

Sweet and tangy, this homemade strawberry compote is a delicious addition to your favorite breakfast or dessert. With just four simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream that’s bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a hint of citrus.

Ready Time

20 mins

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Rinse the sliced strawberries and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water.

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries start to release their juice, about 5 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture has thickened, about 15-20 minutes. You can help the process by occasionally mashing the strawberries with a potato masher or the back of a spoon.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Let the compote cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve. This recipe makes about 4 servings, perfect for topping yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream!

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture, and be sure to pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from affecting the compote’s consistency.

If using frozen strawberries, thaw and pat dry before using.

You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste, but keep in mind that the strawberries will release their natural sweetness during cooking.

To speed up the cooking process, mash the strawberries more frequently, but be gentle to avoid creating a purée.

The lemon juice adds a nice brightness to the compote, but you can omit it if you prefer a sweeter flavor.

This compote is quite versatile – try using it as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream, or as a filling for cakes and pastries.

It’s also delicious as a sauce for pancakes or waffles!