Blueberry Orange Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luscious Blueberry Orange Sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh blueberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and thickened with a touch of cornstarch, this silky sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. The addition of aromatic orange zest enhances the natural sweetness of the blueberries, creating a flavor profile that's both bright and indulgent. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirled into yogurt, layered in desserts, or spooned atop cheesecake, this versatile sauce is a must-try for any fruit lover. Bursting with natural color and flavor, it’s a delightful way to add a gourmet touch to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries, orange juice, orange zest, and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries begin to release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until fully dissolved.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the blueberries break down slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% | |
*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.
