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Citrus and Spice Strawberry Compote

Citrus and Spice Strawberry Compote

  • Makes
    4-6 servings
  • Cook Time
    20 minutes
  • Rating

This compote is only lightly sweetened so the focus is on the surprisingly delicious combination of fruity, floral strawberries and the spicy, savory chili powder (or garam masala) and cracked black pepper. Grated citrus zest nicely ties together the disparate flavors. We briefly cook then mash only a portion of the berries, then pour them while still hot over the remaining berries. The residual heat softens the fresh fruit ever so slightly. Serve over ice cream or yogurt.

Ingredients
  • 1

    pound strawberries, hulled and quartered

  • 2

    tablespoons white sugar, divided

  • Grated zest of 1 lime OR 1 lemon OR ½ medium orange

  • 1

    teaspoon chili powder OR garam masala

  • ¼

    teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • Pinch of kosher salt

In a medium bowl, toss two-thirds of the berries with 1 tablespoon of sugar and the zest; set aside. In a small saucepan, toast the chili powder, stirring, until fragrant; add the remaining berries, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, the pepper, salt and ¼ cup water. Simmer, stirring, for 5 minutes, then mash the berries to break them down. Cook, stirring, until jammy. Immediately pour over the berries in the bowl and stir. Let stand for 10 minutes.

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