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Light Strawberry Compote
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5 from 4 votes

Healthy Strawberry Compote

A quick and easy strawberry compote makes the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, and more. This lightened-up version is perfectly sweet and highly addictive!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spring, strawberry
Servings: 8
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Crystal Yentzen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon stevia more to taste, I use Sweetleaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Prep strawberries by rinsing, removing the hull, and slicing in half lengthwise. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until no lumps remain. Set aside.
  • Add the lemon juice, sugar, stevia, and strawberries to a medium-sized saucepan and heat over medium.
  • Simmer, stirring frequently, until the strawberries begin to release some juices (about 4-5 minutes). You can break up some of the strawberries with the back of your spoon if you like.
  • Stir in the cornstarch/water mixture and simmer until you have a thick, syrupy consistency.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Notes

You can substitute frozen strawberries for fresh ones.
Here is a great brand of naturally vegan cane sugar.
Stevia is optional, so feel free to use a different sweetener if you prefer.  And depending on how sweet your berries are, you may want to add a bit more sweetener. 
Store leftover compote in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month. 

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg