How to Make Strawberry Compote

• Rinse the strawberries and clean them with a paper towel.
• Remove the leaves and stems, and then cut the strawberries in half or quarters for the compote. 
• In the saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
• Cook strawberries over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir strawberries as they cook and break them down with a spatula if you want smaller pieces. 
• Dissolve the cornstarch and water in the small bowl or cup, and pour it into the saucepan and stir to combine.
• Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.  
• Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and transfer into a glass jar or container. Compote will continue to thicken as it cools, and will thicken even more in the fridge.