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Easy Cherry Compote {with Orange & Almond}

By Trang Doan - Jul 2, 2018 (updated Jul 6, 2018) - This post may contain affiliate links.

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This quick and easy Cherry Compote takes almost no time to cook and is the perfect topping to spread over ice cream, cheesecake, even oatmeal. It’s a great way to preserve those sweet summer cherries for another day.
Easy Cherry Compote in a jarCherry season is upon us, and I’ve got the first batch of sweet, juicy, and bright cherries for snacking and experimenting on. Ryan is actually not a big fan of cherries, but he will taste test Cherry Compote, so here we are with a small batch of this quick and easy Cherry Compote. It is slightly tangy, not too sweet and just perfect to enhance breakfast oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream, and anything you want to add a topping to.

Fresh Cherries for Easy Cherry Compote

How to Pit Cherry for Easy Cherry Compote

The easiest, cleanest and possibly quickest way to pit cherries is to use a cherry pitter tool. However, you don’t have to hurry out and buy another tool to clutter up your kitchen drawer if you don’t pit cherries often. There are two ways you can do this quite easily, albeit slightly messier.How to pit cherries for Easy Cherry Compote

  1. Use a straw in place of the pitter. Push the straw through the end with the stem (after you have removed the stem), the pit should get pushed out the other end. This is easiest with very ripe cherries. It is slightly messier than a real cherry pitter but it gets the work done.
  2. Use a paring knife and cut a cherry in half, length wise. Twist it open like you would with an avocado. The pit will still be attached to half of the cherry, just use your finger or knife to pry it out. This is quite a bit messier and will get cherry juice all over your fingers, be sure to wear an apron.

Pitted cherries for Easy Cherry CompoteSo depending on whether you want whole cherries or halved in your compote, you can choose your pitting method accordingly. Halved cherries will cook slightly faster and easily disintegrate into the compote.

Easy Cherry Compote in a jarThis easy Cherry Compote is made very similar to this easy Strawberry Compote using orange juice and just a small amount of sugar to bring out the flavor of the cherries. At the end of the cooking process, when the compote is slightly cool, I recommend adding a splash of almond extract to the compote to enhance the flavor since cherry and almond go well together.

More Compote and Topping Recipes

  • Strawberry Compote
  • Homemade Lemon Curd
  • Homemade Whipped Cream

A spoonful of Easy Cherry CompoteIf you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it and don’t forget to tag me @wildwildwhisk on Instagram. I’d love to see what’s cooking up in your kitchen. Cheers!

Easy Cherry Compote in a jar

Easy Cherry Compote

This quick and easy Cherry Compote takes almost no time to cook and is the perfect topping to spread over ice cream, cheesecake, even oatmeal. It’s a great way to preserve those sweet summer cherries for another day.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 6 - ¼ cup
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Trang

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cherries ((about 3 cups))
  • Juice of half an orange ((3 - 4 tablespoons))
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • A splash of pure almond extract ((optional))

Instructions

  • Wash and pit the cherries.
  • Add cherries, sugar and orange juice in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until cherries are wilted and soft.
  • Remove cherries with a slotted spoon and cook the liquid for 2 - 3 more minutes until reduced in half and thickened.
  • Add cherries back into the pot and stir to combined.
  • Let cool and stir in the almond extract (optional)
  • Refrigerate in a clean jar for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Compote can be frozen for up to one year to preserve and enjoy throughout the year.
  • This recipe yields approximately 1.5 cup.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 64kcal
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This quick and easy Cherry Compote takes almost no time to cook and is the perfect topping to spread over ice cream, cheesecake, even oatmeal. It’s a great way to preserve those sweet summer cherries for another day. | wildwildwhisk.com #cherry #cherrycompote #cherrysauce
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  1. Eliza

    November 21, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    Splash of almond essence makes all the difference, tasts great.

    Reply
  2. Holly Harris

    September 22, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    Can this be preserved in a hot water bath?

    Reply
    • Trang Doan

      September 27, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      No, this does not have enough sugar to be preservable.

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    June 12, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    This is simply devine. I changed it slightly by adding a few frozen raspberries to the frozen cherries and simmered in the orange juice with the addition of 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur. I used Solerno, a Sicilian blood orange liqueur, but I think any citrus liqueur would be fine.
    I served this with a baked chocolate cheesecake and whipped cream. Yum, a real winner, thank you.

    Reply
    • Trang Doan

      June 13, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      Sounds amazing Debbie! Thanks for trying out the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Joe L.

    December 19, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Greetings: Can we use frozen cherries we picked last season for this recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trang Doan

      December 21, 2020 at 5:47 am

      Absolutely, frozen cherries will work fine!

      Reply
  5. Angle Peary

    December 06, 2020 at 2:05 am

    Good site! I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I’m wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your RSS feed which must do the trick! Have a great day!

    Reply
  6. Dawn Lindsay

    September 24, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Hi could this be used as a filling when baking a cupcake, thanks

    Reply
    • Trang

      September 24, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Yes you can use it as a filling. I would perhaps cut the cherries up smaller and cook it down a little bit thicker. When you fill the cupcake, cut a hole like in this recipe and spoon in the compote. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  7. Mom-On-The-Go

    July 05, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this tonight with a bag of cherries we had forgotten about in our fridge. Delish! Can’t wait to try this with homemade waffles or crepes!

    Reply
  8. Peggy

    January 09, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I used a small bag of frozen cherries and squeezed a whole small orange and finally, I substituted 2 tbls of maple syrup for the sugar. I did have to cook it longer, but the plus side is that it cooks off that frozen taste. Yum!

    Reply
    • Trang

      January 09, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Excellent! Frozen cherries are a great substitute when cherries are not in season 🙂

      Reply
  9. Wendy

    July 18, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    I am making this right now! Could I use frozen cherries also?? I have a lot in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Trang

      July 18, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      Yes you can use frozen cherries, you might want to cook it a bit longer since frozen fruits will release more juice, but it should work fine for this recipe.

      Reply
  10. G louise

    July 11, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    Place the cherry on an empty wine bottle. Use a chopstick to push the pit through. Pit drops into the bottle. Less messy that way and pretty much as easy as a cherry pitter.

    Reply
    • Trang

      July 11, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Genius!! Thanks so much for the tip 🙂

      Reply
    • Peggy

      January 09, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I used a small bag of frozen cherries and squeezed a whole small orange and finally, I substituted 2 tbls of maple syrup for the sugar. Yum!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer

    July 05, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    This compote looks stunning! Thanks for the tip about pitting cherries.

    Reply
    • Trang

      July 06, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Jennifer. Hope it was useful!

      Reply
  12. Ken and Mai

    July 02, 2018 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    Now we’re talking’

    Reply
  13. Marie

    July 02, 2018 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    This looks delicious. I’m going to try the straw method. I pierce the base with a knife then use a chopstick to push the pit through.

    Reply
    • Trang

      July 03, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Similar idea, I think you’ll get a clean push through though right? But slightly more steps involved. 🙂

      Reply

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