Description
Elevate your breakfast and dessert dishes with this delightful Fresh Cherry Compote. Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, this versatile topping is perfect for pancakes, yogurt, and ice cream. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering compote that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Enjoy it warm or chilled—this easy-to-make recipe showcases the natural goodness of cherries, making every meal special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Stir gently until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, allowing the juices to release.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Let cool slightly before serving over your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg