Cherry Compote
Tart and sweet Cherry Compote is a delicious fruit sauce. This recipe is quick and easy, with a short ingredient list and a simple cooking process. Sour cherries simmer in lemon-vanilla syrup. Enjoy homemade compote with breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen sour cherries thawed, or pitted fresh cherries
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir the cherries, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan with the cherry mixture over medium heat and boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 0.1mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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