Description
This Strawberry Compote Filling for Cupcakes is sweet, glossy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with real strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, this easy homemade filling adds a fruity surprise center to vanilla, chocolate, or lemon cupcakes. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or everyday baking, this thick strawberry compote transforms simple cupcakes into bakery-style treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and finely chop the strawberries.
- Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until strawberries soften and release juices.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the compote thickens.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before filling cupcakes.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor. Blend slightly for a smoother filling if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Allow the filling to cool fully before adding to cupcakes to prevent melting frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg