Light Blueberry Sauce
Elevate your desserts, breakfasts, and more with this light and luscious blueberry sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with fresh or frozen blueberries, a hint of lemon juice, and a dash of vanilla extract, this vibrant sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, it has a silky texture that's perfect for drizzling over pancakes, cheesecakes, ice cream, or yogurt. With minimal sugar and only a handful of ingredients, this quick and easy blueberry compote is a healthier, homemade topping you'll want to keep on hand. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to five days, ready to elevate your next meal or treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 0.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and let the mixture come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the blueberries begin to release their juices and soften.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering blueberry mixture while stirring constantly.
Continue cooking and stirring for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the blueberry sauce to cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled depending on your preference. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 248 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.
