A white bowl containing homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Compote).

Before the strawberry season is over, I have two more strawberry recipes, including this one, to share with you. It’s been so difficult to decide what two recipes to share every week. I have several recipes that I cooked and photographed but haven’t had the time to edit or write to make them into a post. Hopefully, when both of my children go to school for the whole day, I can post my recipes more frequently (but that will not happen for another 2 years…).

A white bowl containing homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Compote).

Until this year I have never made Strawberry Sauce for our pancakes or waffles and I’ve had indulged myself with fresh fruit sauce only at restaurants. If you are like me, I highly recommend you would make this sauce because it’s easy to make and so delicious!

A white bowl containing homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Compote).

Make these buttermilk pancakes and enjoy them with Strawberry Sauce!

A dish containing Buttermilk Pancakes with strawberry compote.

Buttermilk Pancakes!

A white bowl containing homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Compote).

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4.75 from 16 votes

Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Compote)

This Strawberry Sauce will add extra sparkle to your pancakes, waffles, cakes, ice cream, or simple buttered toast. It‘s a delicious compote that‘s so easy to make in just 15 minutes with 5 simple ingredients.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 
 

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
  • Rinse 1 lb strawberries under cold water. Use the point of the knife to remove the hull out of the tops. When you have big strawberries, cut them in half.
    Strawberry Sauce 1
  • Zest and juice 1 lemon.
    Strawberry Sauce 2
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, and 1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch and whisk well. Tip: Alternatively, you can combine ALL the ingredients in the saucepan at once.
    Strawberry Sauce 3
  • Add the lemon zest and juice.
    Strawberry Sauce 4
  • Add in the strawberries and mix gently.
    Strawberry Sauce 5
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes while stirring constantly and breaking up the strawberries. When the mixture thickens, remove from the heat. If you want to pureé it, allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the blender.
    Strawberry Sauce 6

To Serve

  • Serve with waffles, pancakes, French toast, crepes, ice cream, cheesecake, or whatever you like.
    Buttermilk Pancakes | Just One Cookbook.com

To Store

  • Compote is not as thick as jam or jelly, and it‘s meant to be consumed relatively soon after making. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

The recipe is adapted from Food Network.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 231mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Vitamin C: 81mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg

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