Tequila-Lime Strawberry Compote

Submitted by skat5762

"Found on Epicurious, this was a wonderful and simple Cinco de Mayo dessert (though I am positive it would be smashing any time!). Fantastic on top of ice cream! Cook time is sitting time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons triple sec
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons lime zest
• 5 cups quartered hulled strawberries

directions

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2. Add strawberries; toss.
3. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or chill up to 4 hours.

Reviews

[CASunshine]

Excellent on Vanilla Bean ice cream. For fullest flavor, it needs the sitting time so plan accordingly. It was still very good two days later as I made it for just the two of us so we had leftovers. I plan on trying a couple of salted pretzel twists or sticks next time as they seem an appropriate garnish.