Blueberry Sauce
Transform your desserts and breakfasts with this luscious homemade blueberry sauce, a simple yet elegant recipe bursting with fruity flavor and vibrant color. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like fresh or frozen blueberries, a touch of sugar, and a hint of lemon zest, this quick-to-make sauce comes together in under 15 minutes on the stovetop. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and infused with vanilla's warm aroma, it’s an ideal topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, and more. Customizable and versatile, this blueberry sauce can be served warm or chilled, making it a must-have for any brunch or dessert table. Plus, it keeps beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you’ll always have a pop of berry flavor on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
Once boiling, add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the blueberry sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, or your favorite dessert.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 250 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.
