Heart-Healthy Strawberry Compote
Indulge in the naturally sweet and tangy goodness of Heart-Healthy Strawberry Compote, a simple homemade recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring fresh strawberries, a dash of lemon juice, and a hint of optional honey, this low-fat, refined sugar-free compote is perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes without compromising your health goals. Ready in just 20 minutes, the strawberries break down into a luscious, jam-like texture, creating a vibrant topping for yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or even desserts. With its easy preparation and wholesome ingredients, this strawberry compote brings flavor, versatility, and a heart-healthy twist to your kitchen routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
Rinse, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries and water over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their natural juices and start to break down, about 10 minutes.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the saucepan and stir to combine. If desired, stir in the honey for additional sweetness.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the compote thickens slightly to your preferred consistency.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. The compote will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or as a topping for desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
