Description
An easy-to-make cherry compote with a hint of fresh lemon. Use as a cheesecake topping, in a parfait, or on an ice cream sundae!
Ingredients
Scale
450 grams fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, packed
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, stir together cherries, granulated sugar, and water.
Bring to a boil on the stovetop.
Reduce heat to low. Simmer until cherries break down and sauce thickens, about 15-18 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Transfer compote to a bowl. Serve warm or cold.
Store leftover cherry compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Cherry compote can also be frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces, Jams, and Chutneys
- Method: Stovetop