Strawberry Compote (Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake)
A delicious strawberry compote crafted with just two simple ingredients - fresh strawberries and a bit of sugar! A perfect topping for cheesecake, ice cream, cakes or breakfast foods, this delicious strawberry sauce comes together with minimal effort and time resources, but it can be used in hundreds of different ways! And once you've mastered this easy compote recipe, you can start experimenting with all the different fruit and ripe berries using exactly the same method! It is certainly a great recipe to have handy when you are looking to add a tasty topping to your desserts!
Ingredients
- 250 g strawberries hulled and cut in half or quarters
- 35 g caster sugar
Instructions
- Place the strawberries and sugar in a pan and cook on low heat until juices release and sugar dissolves.
- Carry on cooking for 10-15 minutes until strawberries soften and the sauce turns syrupy consistency.
- Leave to cool down and store in the fridge in an airtight container.
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STORAGE:
Once your strawberry sauce is made, you can serve with warm with your chosen desserts or breakfast items. If you wish to serve it later, you can spoon it into an airtight container, like a glass jar or a small Tupperware box and store it in the fridge. Serve it cold or at room temperature later. How Long Will Strawberry Sauce Last In The Fridge? It should last about 4-5 days in the fridge if kept in an airtight container. Can I Freeze Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake? Yes, to make the most of in-season strawberries, freeze any extra strawberry topping you have. Ensure that the strawberry topping is stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container. It can be safely frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, simply transfer the container to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight. Can I Reheat Strawberry Compote? Yes, you may reheat the sauce in a small saucepan on medium-low heat, until it's warmed through.
Once your strawberry sauce is made, you can serve with warm with your chosen desserts or breakfast items. If you wish to serve it later, you can spoon it into an airtight container, like a glass jar or a small Tupperware box and store it in the fridge. Serve it cold or at room temperature later. How Long Will Strawberry Sauce Last In The Fridge? It should last about 4-5 days in the fridge if kept in an airtight container. Can I Freeze Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake? Yes, to make the most of in-season strawberries, freeze any extra strawberry topping you have. Ensure that the strawberry topping is stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container. It can be safely frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, simply transfer the container to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight. Can I Reheat Strawberry Compote? Yes, you may reheat the sauce in a small saucepan on medium-low heat, until it's warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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