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    Published: Aug 2, 2020 · Modified: Mar 27, 2022 by Harriet · 8 Comments

    Easy Strawberry Compote Recipe

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    Make a delicious homemade strawberry sauce with this quick strawberry compote recipe. It’s so easy to make using fresh or frozen berries. Made with only three ingredients and it’s ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for serving with Greek yogurt, cheesecake, waffles and more.

    Close up of  a bowl of strawberry compote.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe:
    • Ingredients In This Recipe
    • Step By Step Instructions
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    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe:

    • It’s very quick to make.
    • It can be eaten warm or cold.
    • Use this compote recipe as a guide for making other fruit compotes.

    Ingredients In This Recipe

    The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Ingredients for easy strawberry compote recipe.

    Strawberries – Choose strawberries that are bright red with no white or green patches. They should be firm and plump and smell nice. If you can't get fresh strawberries, you can use frozen.

    • Note: The strawberries in this compote recipe can be replaced with other fruits and berries.

    Juice – I used orange juice, but lemon juice or water could also be used.

    Sugar – Use white granulated sugar, it will help keep the sauce looking light and bright. The recipe uses only two teaspoons of sugar, which is not too sweet. However, if you would like a little more sweetness, add more sugar to taste after it has cooked.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Strawberried sliced into pieces.

    Step 1 - Wash and pat dry the strawberries, then use a small sharp knife to remove the leaves. Slice large and medium strawberries into halves or quarters and leave the smaller berries whole.

    Cut strawberries and sugar in a pot.

    Step 2 - Place the strawberries into a small pot with orange juice and sugar.

    Cooked strawberry compote in a pot.

    Step 3 - Cook over almost low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly as it cooks. Remove from the heat. Let it cool before serving.

    Recipe Tips

    Adjusting The Consistency Of Berry Compotes

    To a certain extent, you can control the consistency in a homemade compote recipe especially when it comes to making a berry compote.

    Berries contain a lot of juice and when cooked produce plenty of liquid. How you control the consistency is by the way you cook the berries.

    Make it thick: Compote can be made thick and almost jam-like by cooking the fruit in a pot without a lid. Cook on an almost low heat and stir almost constantly, turning down the heat as the liquid evaporates. This consistency is great for using as a filling or topping.

    Make a slightly thick and runny sauce: The sauce in compote can be made slightly thick and runny, by cooking the fruit in a pot with a lid. Cook on an almost low heat for 5 minutes with the lid on and occasionally stir. After 5 minutes remove the lid and continue to cook and stir on low heat for another 5 minutes. This consistency is great as a topping for things like ice cream and Greek yogurt.

    Storage

    Allow it to cool then transfer the compote to a clean jar, seal and keep in the fridge for up to one week.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make compote with other fruits?

    Yes, you can make compote with other fruits like:
    • Peaches
    • Blueberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blackberries
    • Cherries
    • Pears
    • Apples
    • Plums
    • Mango
    • Rhubarb
    • Or a combination of any of the above.

    Can I make compote with frozen fruit?

    Yes, you can! Frozen fruit is a great alternative when fresh fruits are out of season or are just too expensive to buy.

    There is no need to defrost frozen fruit, just put them in a pot, slowly heat, and bring to a boil. It will take a little longer to cook but the finished compote should be just as good.

    Can you freeze fresh fruit compote?

    Yes, you can! Allow to compote to cool completely then transfer to freezer containers or bags, seal and freeze for up to three months.

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    Recipe

    Homemade strawberry compote in a glass bowl.

    Quick Strawberry Compote

    Learn the steps for making a fresh fruit compote with this quick strawberry compote recipe! It’s delicious on cheesecakes, ice cream, yogurt, waffles and more. This compote recipe makes about 2 cups.
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    Prep Time : 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 10 minutes mins
    Total Time : 15 minutes mins
    Course : Desserts
    Servings : 8 x ¼ cup servings
    Calories : 34 : kcal
    Author : Harriet

    INGREDIENTS

    • 500 grams strawberries (blueberries, blackberries or raspberries can also be used)
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 3 tablespoons orange juice (or lemon juice or water)
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Wash and pat dry the strawberries, then use a small sharp knife to remove the leaves.
    • Slice large and medium strawberries into halves or quarters and leave the smaller berries whole.
    • Place the strawberries into a small pot with orange juice and sugar.
    • Cook uncovered over an almost low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly as it cooks. Remove from the heat. Let it cool before serving.
    • Transfer the compote to a clean jar, seal and keep in the fridge for up to one week.
    Nutrition Facts
    Quick Strawberry Compote
    Serving Size
     
    1 x ¼ cup serving
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    34
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    108
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    20
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    40
    mg
    48
    %
    Calcium
     
    10
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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    1. sigrid says

      October 15, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      Can this recipe be frozen? Cheers

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      • Harriet Britto says

        October 16, 2021 at 7:55 am

        Yes, strawberry compote can be frozen.

    2. Robyn says

      August 06, 2020 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious, perfect with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert. yum!

      Reply
    3. Gavin says

      August 05, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      The tIming of seeing this recipe is perfect - we just went strawberry picking the other day so ive 1.2kg Of straWberries to play around With!

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      August 04, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      I imagine This Would Go Perfectly over Pancakes In The Morning or Maybe a Lovely cheese Cake. And So Quick And Easy To Make 🙂

      Reply
      • Harriet Britto says

        August 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        Yes, it's a delicious and easy topping.

    5. Rachi says

      August 04, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      THis sounds great for toast & yOgurt. Need to Give it a try, sounds dElicIous

      Reply
      • Harriet Britto says

        August 04, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        Yes it is! Please do try it.

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