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Easy Strawberry Sauce and Compote Recipes (Coulis and Fruit Topping) Recipe

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4.4 from 14 reviews

This versatile strawberry recipe offers two delightful variations: a smooth strawberry sauce (coulis) and a chunky strawberry compote. Both use fresh or frozen strawberries simmered gently with sugar and lemon juice to bring out their natural sweetness and vibrant flavor. Perfect as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or even yogurt, these simple preparations take just 15 minutes to make and are sure to brighten up any dish.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes (up to 25 minutes for thicker compote)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 400 g fresh strawberries (frozen strawberries can be substituted)
  • 100 g white sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and remove the calyces (the green tops). Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters if they are large to ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Place the prepared strawberries in a small pan and add the sugar and lemon juice. If you prefer less sweetness, start by adding half the sugar and adjust later after tasting.
  3. Simmer Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and evenly heat the fruit.
  4. Cook for Sauce or Compote: Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. For the strawberry sauce (coulis), proceed after 10 minutes. For a thicker compote, continue simmering up to 20 minutes total.
  5. Strain for Sauce: To make the strawberry sauce, remove the pan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, mash the strawberries with a potato masher to release more flavor, then strain the mixture using a heatproof sieve or strainer. Press down with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible, yielding a smooth sauce.
  6. Finish Compote: For the strawberry compote, once the 10 to 20 minutes of simmering is complete, the mixture is ready. It will have a chunky texture with softened strawberries, perfect for spooning over desserts.

Notes

  • Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable, just adjust cook time slightly if needed.
  • Adjust sugar amount to your taste preference, adding more after initial cooking if desired.
  • The lemon juice helps to balance the sweetness and adds brightness to the flavor.
  • Use the strawberry sauce as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, or drinks.
  • Strawberry compote works wonderfully spooned over yogurt, oatmeal, or even stirred into baked goods.
  • Straining the sauce is optional but results in a smoother consistency.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (up to 20 minutes for thicker compote)
  • Category: Sauce/Syrup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/easy-strawberry-sauce-and-compote-recipes-coulis-and-fruit-topping-recipe/