Fresh Cherry Compote
Fresh Cherry Compote bursts with bright, sweet-tart cherry flavor accented by a whisper of cinnamon. Silky and spoonable, it’s perfect warm or chilled over pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or cheesecake, making it a versatile summer topping you’ll reach for at brunch or dessert. The quick stovetop method preserves the fruit’s juicy bite while creating a glossy sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fresh Cherry Compote, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 7
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan; lower the heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
Add cherries; return to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat and simmer until the cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Mix 2 tablespoons water with the cornstarch in a small bowl; pour it over the cherry mixture in the saucepan.
- 5
Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 6
Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 7
Transfer to a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Calories 321.83 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 77.98 g 28%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.86 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.83 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 74.13 g --
- Added Sugars 27.74 g High 55%
- Calcium 82.87 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 144.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Fresh Cherry Compote is made with 5 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherries, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 321.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fresh Cherry Compote made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherries, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fresh Cherry Compote?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fresh Cherry Compote easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Fresh Cherry Compote healthy?
- Fresh Cherry Compote has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 321.83 calories and 0.01 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 27.74 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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