Midsummer Swedish Strawberry Compote – Jordgubbskräm

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Midsummer Swedish Strawberry Compote - Jordgubbskräm recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups fresh strawberries
	2 cups water
	1/2 cup sugar
	2 1/2 2 1/2 tablespoons cornflour or 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

14g

Fat

Midsummer Swedish Strawberry Compote - Jordgubbskräm is a popular dessert in Sweden, typically served during the midsummer festival to celebrate the longest day of the year. This strawberry compote is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer. It is a simple and easy recipe that takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed warm or chilled. The combination of fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornflour or cornstarch creates a thick, creamy texture that is perfect for topping ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes. This strawberry compote is a low-fat and low-calorie dessert option that is perfect for those who want a sweet treat without the guilt.

Instructions

1.	Using a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of the strawberries until smooth.
2.	In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the sugar, stirring until dissolved.
3.	Mix the cornflour or cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water to form a smooth paste.
4.	Add the paste to the saucepan with the sugar and water mixture, and stir until the mixture has thickened.
5.	Stir in the pureed strawberries and remove from heat.
6.	Allow to cool for a few minutes, then chop the remaining 1 cup of strawberries and add to the mixture, stirring well.
7.	Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint or whipped cream if desired.

PROS

This strawberry compote is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer.

It is a simple recipe that takes only a few minutes to prepare, and it can be made in advance.

It is also a low-fat and low-calorie dessert option.

CONS

Although this dessert is relatively healthy, it does contain some sugar.

It is important to enjoy this dessert in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K, folate, and potassium.
They are also rich in antioxidants, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.