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Blueberry compote on a spoon.
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Blueberry Compote

Blueberry compote is a quick and easy sauce made from fresh or frozen blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. The naturally sweet and tart flavor of blueberries makes this a perfect topping for cakes, waffles, pancakes, and cheesecake!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or more
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Make compote: Add 2½ cups blueberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a pot and cook over medium heat until the blueberries break down and release their juices.
    Note: For more texture and visual appeal, reserve a handful of fresh blueberries to add during the last few minutes of cooking.
    Blueberries are cooked in a pot with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch to make a blueberry compote.
  • To thicken: Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with ¼ cup water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the compote thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Add the reserved blueberries once the compote has thickened, and avoid over-stirring to preserve their shape.
    Blueberries are cooked in a pan with sugar until thickened.
  • Serve: Use as a topping for pancakes, waffles, cakes, or ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    Blueberry compote with pieces of blueberries on a spoon.

Notes

Makes about 2 cups of blueberry compote.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg