Easy Homemade Strawberry Compote

Easy Homemade Strawberry Compote

Make the most of your summer berries with this quick and easy homemade strawberry compote! Whether topping waffles or enhancing parfaits, you can easily adjust the sweetness and texture of this versatile fruit compote to your liking.

Course Condiment and Sauces

Cuisine International

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 57kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

450 grams strawberries 1 pound (hulled, halved or quartered)
50-66 grams granulated sugar ¼-⅓ cup, depending on sweetness of berries
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Once the compote has cooled, transfer it to a jar or container.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE RECIPE CARD TO SEE HOW EASY THIS RECIPE IS TO MAKE!

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Notes

1 serving = ¼ cup

Total Yield: 1½ cups

2 cups of strawberries is the equivalent of 1 pint or ¾ pound.

Adjusting sweetness: If you find that the strawberries are too sweet or not sweet enough for your taste, feel free to adjust the amount of sugar or sweetener used in the recipe. Remember that the sweetness of the strawberries themselves can vary, so it's okay to tailor the recipe to your preferences.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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