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
- 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
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source
- Carbs 77.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1.86 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.83 g Low Source
- Sugar 74.13 g High
- Added Sugar 27.74 g High
- Calcium 82.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source
- Potassium 144.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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