Comments on: Strawberry Compote

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:12:36 +0000

In reply to Jade. Hi, Jade-- I'm not sure what to tell you as you can see there are several positive reviews, and I personally make this myself pretty often. No one is going to force you to return to my recipes, but thanks for announcing your departure!

By: Jade

Jade — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:53:33 +0000

I followed the instructions exactly and this has got to be the worst compote recipe I ever tried. There’s nowhere near enough cornstarch, it never gelled and I cooked it so long it almost burned after I finally caved and upped the heat. I had to almost double the cornstarch! I tested the fresh strawberries for sweetness (they were delicious ) but the product came out extremely sour. I love sour food but WOW did I hate this. Will be avoiding your blog in the future.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:51:38 +0000

In reply to Kim. Hi, Kim-- it should! Bit if it doesn't, that just means you didn't cook it long enough and you can recook it to get it to the consistency you prefer. Let me know how it turns out!

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:30:35 +0000

Will this thicken up over night in the fridge? It gave a coating in the back of my spatula but it just seems thinner than other compotes I’ve tried. I am using it in a layered cake, does this do well in a stacked cake?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:52:40 +0000

In reply to Ro. Thanks so much, Ro!

By: Ro

Ro — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:42:56 +0000

I used this for Saskatoon berries, had to add an extra couple tbsp sugar and water but otherwise the recipe worked great! Tysm

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:08:18 +0000

In reply to Donna. Hi, Donna-- the lemon juice is there to help soften the fruit with its acidity. If you can use something else, that would be ideal! You can use a 1:1 sub of orange juice, or half the amount in white wine, white vinegar, or cream of tartar. Let me know how it goes!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:01:50 +0000

Looks like a very easy recipe, I was planning on making it this morning but I have no lemon juice in the house, can I omit the lemon juice or just replace with something else?

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:35:12 +0000

Thanks so much, Michaela!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:02:13 +0000

Perfect! Thanks so much, Sheila!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:47:46 +0000

In reply to Sandra Shaffer. YES! Always happens here, too :)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:47:24 +0000

Thank you so much, Mindy!