This quick and easy strawberry compote(strawberry sauce) is the perfect topping to take your waffles, pancakes, and even delicious cheesecakes to another level. It comes together very easily, just using fresh strawberries and a few simple ingredients.
I love eating strawberries. This is a fruit I can eat all day without getting tired of it. I like to use them in smoothies like this Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Smoothie for a refreshing drink, I put them over my pancakes or just simply use them to make this quick and easy strawberry compote(strawberry sauce) as a topping for my delicious Mini Cheesecake Bites Recipe. Do you love strawberries? Let me know in the comment section. I will definitely bring you more recipes using strawberries.
Can I use Frozen Strawberries to make this sauce?
Absolutely, you can use frozen strawberries. My recommendation is to simmer them for a longer period of time as frozen strawberries will release lots of water.
How to make this Quick and Easy Strawberry Compote
(or Strawberry Sauce):
First, wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Dice the berries into chunk size. The big ones I cut them into quarters and small ones in halves. Place them into a saucepan.
Add sugar, a pinch of salt, orange juice, or water and place in the stove over medium-high and bring to a boil. Then using a potato masher or a fork, mash some of the berries to release some of their juices. This is optional but highly recommended:). Reduce the heat to low.
Next, in a small container add cornstarch and water and whisk until the cornstarch has dissolved.
Then, add the mixture to the strawberries and let it simmer until the strawberries are soft and the sauce starts to thickens (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Place the pot on the counter and let the compote cool before you transfer it to a mason jar or any glass container to store. Covered and refrigerate until you are ready to enjoy it!
I use it as a delicious topping over pancakes, waffles and these delightful Mini Cheesecake Bites
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Quick and Easy Strawberry Compote(Strawberry Sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries or frozen
- 2 tablespoon sugar (granulated)
- 3 tablespoons of orange juice or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (combine with 2 teaspoon water to dissolve)
- A pinch salt
Instructions
How to make Strawberry Compote or Strawberry Sauce:
- First, wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Dice the berries into chunk size. The big ones I cut them into quarters and small ones in halves. Then, place them into a saucepan.
- Then, add sugar, a pinch of salt, orange juice, or water and place in the stove over medium-high and bring to a boil. Then using a potato masher or a fork, mash some of the berries to release some of their juices. This is optional but highly recommended:). Reduce the heat to low.
- Next, in a small container add cornstarch and water and whisk until the cornstarch has dissolved.
- Then, add the mixture to the strawberries and let it simmer until the strawberries are soft and the sauce starts to thickens (about 5 to 10 minutes).
- Place the pot on the counter and let the compote cool before transferring it to a mason jar or any glass container to store. Covered and refrigerate until you are ready to enjoy it!
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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