Easy Cherry Compote

Turn canned cherries into a sweet dessert compote to serve over cheesecake or ice cream with this simple, 4-ingredient recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat slightly and simmer until mixture becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.