Homemade Cherry Compote

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Category:
Difficulty: Beginner
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
  1. 1
    Combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Mix the cornstarch with the cold water to make a smooth slurry.
  4. 4
    Stir the slurry into the cherries and cook for 1–2 minutes until the compote thickens.
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