Description
Glossy and luxurious Blueberry Compote is incredibly easy to make and tops pancakes, waffles, yogurt, cheesecake, and desserts beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar melts.
- Add the blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally and simmer until the blueberries burst and the sauce begins to thicken, about 8 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the compote cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries usually take longer to cook, while fresh blueberries often finish around the 8-minute mark.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt, a splash of vanilla, or a small pinch of cinnamon after cooking.
- For a thinner sauce after chilling, warm gently with a teaspoon of water and stir well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0