Low-Sugar Strawberry Compote

Most compotes call for excessive amounts of sugar, making them rather calorie laden. This recipe takes advantage of natural ingredients allowing, for the simple goodness of the strawberries' sweetness to shine through. This can be used as an ice cream topping, or a topping for pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Feel free to also use it in pastries.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 41 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cups strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add strawberries, honey, and lemon and crush with a hand-held food chopper or a potato masher. Simmer, uncovered, until strawberries reduce down, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Stir strawberries and adjust heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.