Lighter Strawberry Compote Recipe with Maple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the berries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and pinch of salt.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until the berries break down, about 5-7 minutes. Mash the berries with a fork or potato masher. Then simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- This step is optional for a smoother compote. Pour the strawberry sauce into a blender or the chopper cup with an immersion blender and blend until smooth.Allow to cool and enjoy!
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Notes
Fresh vs Frozen Fruit: You do not need to thaw frozen strawberries before placing them in the sauce pan. Although it may increase your cook time slightly.
Flavoring: You can add more tang by adding fresh lemon zest to the sauce. You can also mix in other berries for flavor variation.
Sauce Thickness: For a thick sauce, you can make a quick cornstarch slurry by adding one tablespoon of cornstarch, tapioca flour, or tapioca starch to one tablespoon of hot water and stirring it into the sauce. Stir and simmer for several minutes to thicken the sauce.
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