Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Dessert Sauce Recipes Fresh Cherry Compote 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews 3 Photos We look forward to making this cherry compote every summer with fresh tart cherries. It tastes sweet and tangy at the same time! Delicious on vanilla bean gelato, cheesecake, pancakes, Greek yogurt, and more! Submitted by trixie_stardust73 Updated on May 18, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 3 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 9 Yield: 3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¾ cup water ½ cup white sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions 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. 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. Tips Use 2/3 cup white sugar for a sweeter compote. Use frozen tart cherries if preferred. Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 80 Calories 0g Fat 20g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 9 Calories 80 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 3mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 16g Protein 1g 1% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 105mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved