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Cherry Compote for Ice Cream & Desserts Recipe - That Sunday Morning Bake Show

Cherry Compote (for ice cream & desserts)

A glossy, sweet-tart cherry swirl that doubles as a sauce for cakes, pancakes, and cheesecakes — or folds perfectly into ice cream bases.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 g cherries pitted (fresh or frozen)
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Simmer the Cherries

  • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt if using.

Cook until syrupy

  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until the cherries are soft and juicy.

Choose your texture

  • Chunky: Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher.
  • Smooth: Blend with an immersion blender until silky.

Cool

  • Let the compote cool to room temperature. Store covered until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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