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Bowl of vanilla ice cream with easy strawberry compote.
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Easy Strawberry Compote

The uses for this easy Strawberry Compote (strawberry sauce) are endless. A simple mixture of fresh strawberries, sugar and orange juice cooked until its chunky and saucy, it's great served over ice cream, cake slices, pancakes,  waffles, oatmeal, or halved scones. Try it swirled into vanilla yogurt, whipped cream or into a coffee cake batter. this is great when juicy, ripe strawberries are in season, but it also can be made with frozen berries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 62kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbs. orange juice

Instructions

  • Combine the strawberries, sugar and orange juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and their juices thicken slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Let cool and serve. If not serving right away, store airtight in the refrrgerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Hungry for more? Try these other berry recipes:
Blueberry Crumble Bars
Mini Berry Galettes
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisps

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.7mg | Sugar: 14g