This 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote Recipe is an easy make and pairs perfectly with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and most desserts! I topped my 5-Minute Strawberry Yogurt Parfait with this compote the recently it was fantastic and fresh way to add a burst of strawberry flavour!
Why You’ll Love This 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote
- 4 Simple Ingredients
- Ready to serve in 15 minutes
- The topping possibilities are endless!
- Easy to modify the sweetness
Ingredient List
- Fresh Strawberries: 2 cups of strawberries. You can totally use frozen strawberries instead. You may need to increase the simmer time to offset the added moisture.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup of sugar. If you’re looking to make this compote sweeter, add a tablespoon at a time to taste.
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice will add a brightness to the sauce. Add a teaspoon of lemon zest if you’re a big lemon lover!
- Vanilla Extract: 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract will add depth to your compote.
How To Make Our 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote
- Prepare the Fresh Strawberries: Wash and rinse your strawberries in a colander or strainer to remove any dirt and debris. Hull and chop your strawberries into quarters. If you prefer you compote without large chunks of strawberry, you can chop your strawberries into smaller pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries with the lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- Simmer: Simmer on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the compote mixture thickens.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the compote from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the compote cool to room temperature before serving. You can put this in the fridge for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
Ways To Serve 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote
- Serve over yogurt or oatmeal
- Layered in my 5-Minute Strawberry Yogurt Parfait !
- Serve over pancakes or waffles to add some fruit flavour
- Use as a dessert topping – over cheesecakes, strawberry crumbles, or an angle food cakes.
- Use as an ice cream topper or make the best strawberry sundae ever!
Easy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote Recipe
Course: Recipes, Dessert, SauceCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCooling Time
30
minutesThis 4-Ingredient Strawberry Compote Recipe is an easy make and pairs perfectly with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and most desserts!
Ingredients
2 Cups Chopped Fresh Strawberries
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Directions
- Wash and rinse your Fresh Strawberries in a colander or strainer to remove any unwanted dirt and debris.
- Hull and quarter the strawberries.
- Combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until your compote has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries instead. This may take a few minutes longer while simmering due to the added moisture.
- Try adding a teaspoon of cornstarch to your compote while simmering to make it extra thick.
- Lemon Lovers – add a teaspoon of lemon zest with your vanilla extract for an added burst of citrus.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.
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