Ingredients
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¾ cup water
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
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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.
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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 for up to 3 days.
Cook’s Note
You can use 2/3 cup white sugar for a sweeter compote.
Frozen tart cherries will also work for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 80 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| 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.
