Sour Cherry Compote Recipe
European · Condiment · 25 min total
A tangy and sweet compote made with fresh sour cherries, perfect for topping pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
120
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the cherries are soft and the liquid has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let cool to room temperature. The compote will thicken further as it cools.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the tartness of the cherries.
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