Easy Cherry Compote Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 58.4kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherries, pitted fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the cherries, organic cane sugar, and water to a heavy, wide saucepan and cook over medium to medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and cherries soften and release their cherry juice, approximately 15 minutes. If you are using frozen cherries, it will take a little longer to cook them.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust lemon juice and sugar if needed.
- Allow the cherry compote to cool before transferring to a clean glass jar. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Allow the cherry compote to cool before transferring it to a clean glass jar. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 6 months.
- This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of cherry compote. For 8 servings, each serving is ¼ cup.
- Choose a large saucepan to cook the cherries in a single layer. If your pan is smaller, you will need to do several batches. Be careful not to add too much water since the cherries release cherry juice as they cook. Stir occasionally while cooking, being careful not to crush the cherries.
