Canned cherry compote with sugar
pitted cherries, arranged in jars layer by layer with sugar to draw out their juice, then pasteurized. An easy summer preserve to make.
A summer-themed cherry preserve, made layer by layer with sugar.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time—
- Resting1 hr
- Total1 hr 30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories422 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodMaceration followed by pasteurization
- Estimated cost$9.19 $1.53 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $8.80
- $0.39
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the cherries, pit them, and store them in jars. ≈ 8 min
- Sprinkle sugar over each layer, then allow the fruits to rest until they release their juices.
- If needed, add a little water, then pasteurise the jars. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Canned cherry compote with sugar
- 1 kg of cherries$8.80
- 500 g of sugar$0.39
Total$9.19
that's $1.53 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 422 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 104.8 g |
| Sugars | 99.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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