Blueberry Compote
Transform your dishes with the sweet-tart magic of homemade blueberry compote! This quick and easy recipe uses just five simple ingredients—juicy fresh or frozen blueberries, a touch of sugar, water, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest—to create a vibrant, versatile topping in just 15 minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can thicken it with a hint of cornstarch for a luxurious texture. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirling into yogurt, or spooned atop cheesecake, this luscious blueberry compote adds a burst of fruity flavor to any dish. It's an effortless way to elevate your breakfast, dessert, or snack with the bright taste of fresh blueberries. Keep it refrigerated for a ready-to-use delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker compote)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently to combine the ingredients.
Allow the mixture to come to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. The blueberries will begin to release their juices and soften.
If a thicker compote is desired, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering blueberry mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the compote thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the compote to cool slightly.
Serve warm or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled. The compote will thicken further as it cools.
Use the compote as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, cheesecake, or ice cream, or enjoy it on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
