Fresh Cherry Compote

This cherry compote made with fresh tart cherries is a quick and easy summer dessert topping that tastes sweet and tangy at the same time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3.5 cups pitted tart cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.