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.
Servings: 6 - 1/4 cup
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
