Recipe For Cherry Compote
Sweet Cherry Compote is bursting with vibrant cherry flavor and can be used to top ice cream, yogurt, pancakes and more. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make!
Servings: 5
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Use a cherry pitter or a sharp knife to remove the pits from your cherries. You should have about 2 ¾ cups of de-pitted cherries.
- Combine cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan with water and salt.
- Place over medium heat.
- Cook until sugar dissolves and cherries soften, about 15 minutes. Compote will thicken slightly.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Let cool completely, then put into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Storage Tips:
You can also freeze this compote. Store in an airtight container or in freezer bags for up to 4 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator when you’re ready to use. Expert Tips:
Frozen cherries can be used instead of fresh. You can use them straight from the freezer. Don’t add the tablespoon of water to the saucepan. And note that you might need to cook them for longer to evaporate some of the extra liquid. You can adjust the sweetness of this berry compote according to your preference and according to how sweet your cherries are. Add more or less sugar as you desire. And, if your cherries are very sweet, you may want to add a teaspoon or two of lemon juice to perk it up a bit. Experiment with different flavors by adding herbs, lemon or orange zest, or a cinnamon stick to your saucepan. Stir in almond extract instead of vanilla extract. You can also make a boozy cherry compote by stirring in a little brandy or bourbon. Want a thicker compote? Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch and a tablespoon of water, then stir into compote as you are heating it on the stove.
You can also freeze this compote. Store in an airtight container or in freezer bags for up to 4 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator when you’re ready to use. Expert Tips:
Frozen cherries can be used instead of fresh. You can use them straight from the freezer. Don’t add the tablespoon of water to the saucepan. And note that you might need to cook them for longer to evaporate some of the extra liquid. You can adjust the sweetness of this berry compote according to your preference and according to how sweet your cherries are. Add more or less sugar as you desire. And, if your cherries are very sweet, you may want to add a teaspoon or two of lemon juice to perk it up a bit. Experiment with different flavors by adding herbs, lemon or orange zest, or a cinnamon stick to your saucepan. Stir in almond extract instead of vanilla extract. You can also make a boozy cherry compote by stirring in a little brandy or bourbon. Want a thicker compote? Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch and a tablespoon of water, then stir into compote as you are heating it on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
