Cherry Compote
Sweeten your day with our cherry compote recipe! Perfect for desserts, breakfasts, and more.
Equipment
- Glass storage
Ingredients
- 400 Grams Cherries pitted
- 60 Grams Caster sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Pit the cherries if they are not already pitted.400 Grams Cherries
- In a saucepan, combine the cherries, caster sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir well to mix the ingredients. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.60 Grams Caster sugar, 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons Water
- Let the cherry mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spatula. The cherries should soften, and the liquid should thicken slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the compote to cool slightly. Transfer the compote to a glass storage container. You can serve it warm or refrigerate it until needed.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Pitting Cherries: If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a straw or chopstick to push the pits out.
Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference. If your cherries are very sweet, you might use a bit less sugar.
Consistency: If you prefer a thicker compote, simmer it a bit longer or mash some of the cherries with the back of your spatula.
Serving Suggestions: Cherry compote is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, or even as a filling for pastries.
Storage: Store the compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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