Hot Cherry Fruit Compote
This delightful hot cherry fruit compote is a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal topping for desserts or breakfast dishes. Simmered with a hint of cinnamon, it offers a warm and comforting experience. Serve it over pancakes, ice cream, or yogurt for a delicious treat!
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract.
- Follow all 4 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cherries (pitted and halved)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, and water over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, then continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the cherries are tender and the compote has thickened slightly, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.