Ingredients
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- 1 lb strawberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Halve the strawberries and place them in a saucepan. Add sugar, lemon juice, and orange zest. Mix over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Mixture: Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Compote: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water. Gradually add this to the strawberry mixture while stirring continuously. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg