Name: Easy Strawberry Compote & Coulis
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries; 0.25 cup sugar; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste

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Easy Strawberry Compote & Coulis

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Compote

Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters (if large) and halves (if small).

Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a heavy bottom sauce pan. Place on the stove over medium-low heat.

Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries release their juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the liquid is syrupy and the berries are very soft and starting to break up.

Remove the berries from the heat and add the vanilla bean paste or extract (if using). Immediately pour the compote into a heatproof container or jar. Let cool to room temperature. Then, cover, refrigerate, and let the compote cool completely before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Coulis

After you simmer the strawberries for 10-15 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla bean paste or extract (if using).

Next, carefully pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. (If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin). Then, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pushing the coulis through with a rubber spatula, to remove the seeds and extra pulp.

Lastly, pour the coulis into jars and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Macerate Strawberries First 🍓
Toss hulled strawberries with sugar and lemon zest 15 minutes before cooking to draw out natural juices and intensify flavor, reducing overall cooking time.
Medium Heat Prevents Scorching 🔥
Keep heat at medium rather than high to prevent the compote from burning on the bottom while maintaining vibrant strawberry color and fresh taste.
Reserve Half the Berries 🥄
Cook only half your strawberries until jammy, then fold in the remaining halved berries at the end for a textured compote with fresh berry pieces throughout.
Vanilla Bean Extract Maximum Impact 🌿
Stir in vanilla bean paste during the last minute of cooking to preserve its delicate aromatic compounds and prevent flavor degradation from prolonged heat exposure.
Strain for Perfect Coulis 🧪
For silky coulis, blend the cooled compote and push through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp, creating an elegant sauce for plating.