
Small-Batch Preserving
Small-Batch Strawberry Compote for the Fridge
To make about 450 millilitres of strawberry compote, combine 500 grams hulled quartered strawberries, 75 grams sugar, 15 millilitres lemon juice, and 1.
A small batch is a way to use excellent produce before it declines, not an excuse to improvise shelf-stable canning. Fridge sauces, compotes, and freezer portions play by different rules from tested preservation recipes. We state storage limits, label refrigerator-only preparations clearly, and keep the jar-count small enough that breakfast can finish the project.

To make about 450 millilitres of strawberry compote, combine 500 grams hulled quartered strawberries, 75 grams sugar, 15 millilitres lemon juice, and 1.