Sous Vide Cherry Compote: Temperature & Time Guide
Cherry compote turns a dessert into a dessert. Sous vide makes it in the cherries' own juice — bright, jammy, and effortless.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Pit cherries, toss with sugar, lemon, and a splash of kirsch or vanilla. 2) Cook at 160°F for 40 minutes. 3) The cherries soften and release their syrup. 4) Serve warm or chilled. 5) It pairs with cheesecake, ice cream, or roast pork.
FAQ
What temperature for cherries?
160°F (71°C) for 40 minutes — soft and syrupy.
Do I need to pit them?
Yes — whole cherries are a choking hazard in a compote.
What's a good use?
Over cheesecake, with ice cream, or spooned over roast pork.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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