Easy Black Cherry Compote Recipe
This 3-ingredient black cherry compote catches that just picked flavour with a bag of frozen cherries. It's effortless, irresistibly vibrant and the perfect pancake topping.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen knife
- measuring spoons
- weighing scales
- Saucepan
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 350 g frozen black cherries (can also use fresh)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 250 ml water
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornflour
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the frozen cherries, sugar and 250ml water into a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Mix the cornflour with the 2 tablespoons of water to form a smooth paste.
- Pour the cornflour paste into the berry compote, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Serve the compote as it is, or for a smoother consistency blend to your liking with a stick blender.
- The sauce is now ready to use or can be chilled or frozen until needed.
Notes
If using fresh cherries you will need to de-stone the berries first. Also, fresh cherries may take a little longer to cook and break down a little, than frozen cherries.
Cherry compote freezes really well, so why not double the recipe, enjoy some now and save some for later.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Black Cherry Compote Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin A 561IU11%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
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