Prep the strawberries – Wash the strawberries and dry them. Remove the stems. For large, visible strawberries in the compote, just cut them in half. For more saucy compote, cut each strawberry into 8 pieces.

Juice the lemon, separating out the seeds and pith. If you love the bright lemon flavor, you can add 1/4 t at a time at the end, tasting as you go to avoid overdoing it.

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan on medium heat.

Allow the mixture to cook for about 15 minutes. Stir often.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool. The compote will thicken a bit upon standing.

Can be served warm or cold, but it will keep longer and taste better if you portion out and reheat only what you need at one time.