Easy Cherry Compote

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

This super easy and simple 4-ingredient cherry compote recipe turns canned cherries into a sweet dessert compote to serve over cheesecake or ice cream.

Ingredients

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained
1 cup white sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1 Combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir constantly and bring to a boil.
2 Reduce heat; simmer until mixture becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3 Off heat, stir in lemon juice; cool to room temperature before serving, 30 to 60 minutes. Store compote in the refrigerator.