Cherry Compote

Aug 15, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

A cherry compote to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cool 15 min

Total 30 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (310.0 g)pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Cook the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring, until the fruit releases its juice and the sauce thickens slightly, 6 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla.
Cool, then spoon over slices of pie.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently if needed.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cherry compote?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 1/2 cups.

How should I store cherry compote?

Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently if needed.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A cherry compote to serve with slices of pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

58 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

14.8g Carbs

0.4g Protein

13.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~464 cal · 1g fat · 118g carbs · 3g protein · 108g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 58 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 11 min·0.6 mi·~1300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 8 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Moderate cycling 6 min·1.2 mi
Swimming laps 8 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 6 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 13 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.