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A small jar of fruit compote, with fresh strawberries spread around next to it.

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

This easy recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Compote is made with just 4 simple ingredients, and comes together in a flash!
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Jams and Preserves
Cuisine: American, British, Canadian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Dolly (Maritime Country Kitchen)

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup halved strawberries about 13-14 small strawberries
  • ¾ cup chopped rhubarb ½” pieces - about ¼ pound
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar honey, or maple syrup

Instructions

  • Add the halved strawberries and chopped rhubarb to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
    A saucepan filled with prepared strawberries and rhubarb.
  • Add the sugar (or honey) and lemon juice. Stir well.
    A saucepan filled with fruit and sprinkled with sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. Skim any foam that rises to the top.
    A saucepan filled with fruit spread.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Serve warm, or chill and serve as you would fruit preserves with toast, yogurt, crostini, baked brie, etc.
    Taking a spoonful of strawberry rhubarb compote from a jar.

Notes

Storage: Allow the compote to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 7-10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. 
Different fruit: Feel free to swap the strawberries and rhubarb for 2 cups of the washed and chopped/sliced fruit of your choice. I prefer berries, as they all react pretty similar. Some fruits (like apple) have a high amount of pectin, and will require extra liquid and tweaking to get the right consistency. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg