Description
Blueberry compote is a delightful, versatile sauce that elevates any meal with its sweet and tart flavors. Made from fresh or frozen blueberries simmered to perfection with sugar and lemon juice, this vibrant compote can be served warm over pancakes, chilled as an ice cream topping, or even enjoyed straight from the jar. With its luscious texture and beautiful color, it?s a simple yet elegant addition to your breakfast or dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the blueberries under cold water and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and water.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until blueberries burst and release their juices (about 10 minutes).
- For a chunkier texture, lightly mash some of the berries while simmering.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg