Vanilla Cardamom Strawberry Compote

By Kathy_Hester

Strawberries infused with vanilla, cardamom and orange adds a spring surprise to a Sunday brunch or as a weeknight dessert.

Ingredients

• This recipe uses a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker:
• 1 pound fresh strawberries
• Juice of 2 oranges, about 1 cup
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 whole green cardamom pods
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar or other sweetener, to taste
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, orange liquor or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Preparation

Step 1

Hull the strawberries and place them whole into your 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker. Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 hours on low.

Serve on waffles, pancakes or over vegan vanilla ice cream.