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This strawberry compote recipe is a juicy, sweet, and delicious topping for pancakes, ice cream, and of course, strawberry shortcake! It’s super easy and only requires fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of sugar!
My dad taught me how to make strawberry shortcake back when I was a kid…and I still make it just like he taught me. I remember sitting at the counter watching him slice strawberries on our white cutting board, anticipating the strawberry shortcake to come later 🙂
You don’t need to add any extra ingredients simply because the strawberries are already delicious as is! I like to add a sprinkle of sugar to encourage the strawberries to make their own sauce as they sit in the fridge. Plus it adds a hint of extra sweetness.
Growing up, we would always serve this on top of angel food cake with lots of whipped cream. I also love it on German Puff Pancake or in a yogurt parfait with crunchy homemade granola!
Why You’ll Love this No-Cook Strawberry Compote Recipe
No Cooking Required! – All you need is a bowl, a sprinkle of sugar, and a potato masher to achieve that saucy strawberry compote texture.
So Versatile – Use this easy strawberry compote recipe all summer long in a variety of recipes from breakfast to dessert!
Simple and Sweet – This strawberry compote recipe only uses 2 ingredients: strawberries and a sprinkle of sugar…though the sugar can be left out if you prefer it. No extra ingredients required!
Strawberry Compote Ingredients
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar (or less)
Ways to Serve Strawberry Compote
You can serve strawberry compote as a topping or “mix-in” with a variety of recipes
Here are some ideas:
- strawberry shortcake topping
- cheesecake topping
- ice cream topping
- blend into a milkshake or smoothie
- add to a yogurt parfait with crunchy granola
- serve in oatmeal or chia pudding
- top pancakes, waffles, or French toast
- top German Puff Pancake
- use as a crepe filling
- mix with whipped cream and serve with Norwegian Krumkaker or Scandinavian Almond Skillet Cake!
Or you can also just enjoy as is!
How to Make this No-Cook Strawberry Compote Recipe
Start by washing and drying your strawberries (use a salad spinner to make this part easy!)
Slice off the leafy tops of the strawberries and thinly slice the berries. I like to slice them vertically, but you can also slice them horizontally if you prefer.
Place the thinly sliced strawberries into a mixing bowl and use a potato masher to mash them 3/4 of the way. You still want some chunks of strawberries in there. Sprinkle a little sugar on top, and stir.
Cover the bowl of strawberries and place in the refrigerator for at least a few hours before serving. I prefer to leave them overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor and texture. Plus, strawberry compote is delicious cold!
This compote will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about a week.
Enjoy this easy and delicious strawberry compote recipe all summer long!
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- Set of mixing bowls (a tried and true go-to)
- potato masher
- collapsible salad spinner (makes washing berries easy!)
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Wherever you find yourself today…take time to nourish yourself — body, mind, and soul <3
Warmly, Caroline
