Description
This blueberry compote is a quick and easy recipe that turns fresh or frozen blueberries into a luscious, syrupy topping perfect for pancakes, yogurt, desserts, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the berries begin to burst.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with 1 tablespoon of cold water, then stir it into the simmering berries. Cook for another 2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest if desired. Let cool slightly to thicken further.
- Serve warm or chilled over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
- Letting the compote sit overnight thickens the texture and deepens the flavor.
- Try other berries like raspberries or strawberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry compote, fruit compote, easy blueberry sauce, breakfast topping, berry sauce