Best Super Duper Easy Cherry Compote Recipes

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FRESH CHERRY SAUCE



Fresh Cherry Sauce image

Fresh Cherry Sauce (cherry compote!) is one of my favorite way to cook with fresh cherries. It's a super easy to make and versatile summer recipe that is delicious spooned over everything from ice cream to grilled meat.

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packed cups of pitted cherries (1 lb.)
½ cup water (divided)
2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or prefered sweetener)
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon tapioca starch or cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cut half the pitted cherries in half. Leave the other half whole.
  • Add the pitted cherries, ¼ cup of the water, sugar, and salt to a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the cherries are soft.
  • Whisk the tapioca starch with the remaining ¼ cup of water and add it to the pot. Stir until it thickens then remove the pot from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 6 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Funny enough I didn't find a similar recipe here so I decided to post it. Serve over cheesecake.

Provided by Bethania

Categories     Fruit Filling Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained
1 cup white sugar
3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat slightly and simmer until mixture becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature before serving, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.3 mg

EASY CHERRY COMPOTE



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This rich compote makes a perfect addition to pancakes for brunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 3 x 450g jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg cherries , stoned weight (you'll need to buy about 1.25kg, then de-stone them)
500g jam sugar (the one that has pectin added)
juice ½ lemon
4 tsp brandy

Steps:

  • Put the cherries into a wide, deep frying pan, add 150ml water, then bring to the boil. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and again until the fruit is starting to soften. Tip in the sugar, stir until it dissolves, add the lemon juice and brandy, then bring back to the boil.
  • Cook for 15 mins until the fruit has collapsed a little and the sauce is syrupy, smooth and dark purple. Spoon a little of the juice onto a saucer and leave to cool for 30 secs. Push it with your finger; it's ready if the syrup wrinkles. Ladle into sterilised jars (see tip, below) and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar

SIMPLE TART CHERRY COMPOTE



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Tart cherries are hard to find where I live but when we occasionally come across them, we look forward to making this recipe to put over local vanilla bean gelato. Sweet and tart all at the same time. Also delicious on ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, Greek yogurt... The options are endless! It's the taste of summer for our family! Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge.

Provided by trixie_stardust73

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 44m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

SUPER DUPER EASY CHERRY COMPOTE



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Not as bad for you as you might think. Also quick because you're using frozen cherries! Please get the ones frozen WITHOUT sugar. The whole point of this is controlling how much sugar we feed our families. Plus it's tasty. Serve cold with your favorite meat or pastry or puddings, or serve piping hot over ice cream or fresh cake.

Provided by ToxicTeacaakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 21m

Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs frozen cherries (sweet or sour, just make sure they're WITHOUT added sugar)
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients into pot and turn heat on high, bringing to a boil.
  • lower heat and cook for 20 minutes or until sauce is reduced, and nice and thick. and cherries are soft. Please be sure to stir occasionally.
  • Chill for several hours and serve ice cold, or serve warm. both are delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 33.8, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 41.6, Protein 2.4

FRESH CHERRY COMPOTE



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When Northwest sweet cherries are in season, eat as many as you can by the handful and then preserve summer's bounty for later in the year with this simple cherry compote!

Provided by Dotdash Meredith Creative

Categories     Breakfast     Snack     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound whole unpitted Northwest cherries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cool the compote: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Pour into a clean glass jar, let cool to room temperature, cover with the jar's lid and refrigerate. The compote will keep, refrigerated for up to 1 week. It can be frozen for up to 12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FLATHEAD CHERRY COMPOTE



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This simple compote is a great accompaniment to roasted lamb or beef. We live in Flathead cherry country so that's what I use, but any sweet dark cherry will work. If using frozen cherries, it usually isn't necessary to add the water.

Provided by DarlisJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 ½ teaspoons water
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the cherries, sugar, rosemary, and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

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