Description
A luxurious blueberry compote that elevates desserts and breakfast dishes with its rich flavor and beautiful color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing your blueberries under cold water if they’re fresh. If using frozen ones, there’s no need to thaw them; they can go straight into the pot.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the blueberries with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to combine the ingredients, and keep an eye on them as they heat up.
- As the mixture heats, the blueberries will start to release their juices, creating a beautiful, deep purple syrup. Let this simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You’ll notice the compote thickening as it cooks.
- If you prefer a thicker compote, dissolve the cornstarch in water in a small bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the bubbling blueberries, stirring continuously. Allow it to cook for an additional minute or two until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. This simple addition of flavor brings everything together beautifully. Allow the compote to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a serving dish or a jar.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg