Strawberry Basil Compote Recipe

Strawberry Basil Compote

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Delightfully bright and pleasing, basil is warm and spicy, with a distinctive aroma that goes hand-in-hand with summer. Flourishing in full sun and a moderate-dry climate, basil is easy to care for and yields a plentiful harvest. So settle into summer, highlight basil’s bounty and relish the pleasure of cooking this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe, the perfect showcase for the all-star herb, piled high.

By Modern Day Forager / Photography By Heather Gill | May 15, 2014

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
4 tablespoons pure cane sugar
2 tablespoon Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil, finely chopped or use small leaves (for tangy citrusy notes) or use Cinnamon Basil to increase the spice notes in the recipe
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon of good thick balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Coarsely chop strawberries (bruised or less than perfect berries work well for this recipe). Add berries, sugar, basil, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar to a medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Stir and reduce (about 10 minutes) then add lemon zest and pepper. Serve over warm pancakes.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
4 tablespoons pure cane sugar
2 tablespoon Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil, finely chopped or use small leaves (for tangy citrusy notes) or use Cinnamon Basil to increase the spice notes in the recipe
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon of good thick balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
Cracked black pepper to taste

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Recipe from Edible Phoenix at https://ediblephoenix.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/strawberry-basil-compote

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