Description
A delightful blueberry compote recipe that is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream. This sweet and tangy compote is quick and easy to make, bursting with fresh blueberry flavor.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups blueberries (*either fresh or frozen)
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil Sugar and Water: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil until sugar has melted.
- Add Blueberries: To the pan, add blueberries, zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken: Stirring occasionally, simmer until blueberries have burst and sauce begins to thicken, about 8-12 minutes.
- Cool: Let cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Note #1: Cooking time may vary depending on the juiciness of the blueberries and desired thickness of the compote.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg