Easy cherry compote
Take advantage of cherry season and make this homemade, super versatile easy cherry compote with fresh cherries.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 60kcal
Equipment
- cherry pitter
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet cherries pitted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a sturdy saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the cherries give off all of their juices, about 10 minutes. Continue to cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes more until the liquid had reduced to a thick syrup.
- Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm in the saucepan. Lightly chop/puree the cherries into the syrup using an immersion blender (or food processor or blender) if desired for a slightly smoother consistency.
Notes
Compote can be stored in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight container. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container for six months.
Compote can be served warm, reheat in a saucepan on the stove until warm.
Compote can be served warm, reheat in a saucepan on the stove until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 0.1g