Homemade Cherry Compote

Name: Homemade Cherry Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted; ¼–⅓ cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup water; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; ½ tsp vanilla extract

October 22, 2026

Servings: 8 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Homemade Cherry Compote

Category: Snacks & Appetizers

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 8

Description

This homemade cherry compote combines cherries, sugar, and fresh lemon juice for asweet and tangy fruittopping. A cornstarch slurry thickens the mixture, making it suitable for layering intocakes or servingalongside desserts.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted (about 300 g)
¼–⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with the cold water to make a smooth slurry.
Stir the slurry into the cherries and cook for 1–2 minutes until the compote thickens.

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Homemade Cherry Compote

Homemade Cherry Compote

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