10-Min Strawberry Compote
A glossy, jammy sauce made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon—done in minutes on the stovetop. Spoon it over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or eat it straight from the jar.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 89
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb strawberry, hulled and halved
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ whole lemon, juiced
Instructions
- 1
Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir occasionally until the berries break down and the mixture turns glossy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Smash some berries with the back of a spoon to reach your preferred texture—chunky or smooth.
- 4
Pour into a jar and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
- jar
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