Cherry Compote
A simple recipe to preserve those magic cherry flavours a little longer. Fresh cherries, sugar, a hint of lemon and a little spice simmer together to create a topping that adds a burst of flavour to desserts or breakfast treats.
Servings: 1 medium jar
Calories: 1059kcal
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh cherries
- 1 cup caster sugar / superfine sugar (220 grams)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cherries and remove the stems and pits.
- Halve half of the cherries and leave the rest whole. Place onto a tray and pour the sugar over the cherries.
- Stand for ¾ of an hour, stirring a few times throughout the resting time. The sugar should gradually start to dissolve.
- Pour the cherries and sugar mix into a saucepan. Add the lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Heat gently to dissolve any remaining sugar. Increase temperature and bring mixture to the boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
- Cool the mixture and then place into a glass jar or dish and place in the fridge.
Notes
Storing: Store the compote in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze this dish for up to 6 months.
Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bags.
Nutrition: The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Tips:
- Use good quality, fresh cherries
- Be extra careful when removing the pits that you remove each and every one of them
- Don't skimp on the resting time – you need the full 45 minutes.
- Don't boil the cherries for any longer than 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1059kcal | Carbohydrates: 273g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 258g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg