Simple Strawberry Compote
This simple strawberry compote is the perfect way to use up all those ripe berries from the garden or the farmer's market! It takes about 20 minutes total to make and is basically a blueprint you can use to make any berry compote. Feel free to make it your own by switching up the sugar (yum coconut sugar) or adding spices or citrus zest for a little flare. Serve this compote over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, anything your heart desires.
Ingredients
500 grams strawberries, hulled and quartered (you can use fresh or frozen)
200 grams sugar
40 grams lemon juice
8 grams cider, white, or white wine vinegar
pinch salt
Preparation
1. Place sugar in a large sauce pot and cover with water to make sandy. Cook to 240F.
2. Add strawberries and reduce heat to medium low. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until strawberries are syrupy and start to soften and break down.
3. Mash strawberries as needed. sugar bits. Cook until desired consistency, if needed.*
4. Mix in lemon juice, vinegar, and salt.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
*The consistency of this sauce is up to you! If you want a chunkier consistency, you can half the strawberries and even leave some of the smaller ones whole. If you want a smoother texture, cut the strawberries smaller and they will break down in the compote, or gently mash them as it cooks.
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