"A delightful combination of sweet strawberries, warm spices with floral and herbal notes of fresh basil. The addition of butter, creates more richness of texture and flavour. Perfect atop your favourite desserts or even toast!"
Strawberry Basil Compote
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 8mins
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ingredients
- 1 carton fresh strawberries (500g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
Step 1
Begin by washing, hulling and slicing strawberries.
Step 2
Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tbsp of water.
Step 3
Add strawberries and cornstarch mixture along with all the other ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 4
Bring mixture to a simmer while stirring constantly. Allow mixture to simmer/cool for 5 minutes. Mixture will thicken slightly while it cooks.
Step 5
Remove pan from heat and allow to cool. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.