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A close-up view of glossy, dark purple blueberries swimming in syrup, served as Blueberry Compote in a small white bowl.

Simple Blueberry Compote


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A basic recipe for making sweet and slightly tart blueberry compote.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the berries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool. The compote will thicken more as it cools.

Notes

  • For a thicker compote, cook for a few extra minutes.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for sugar if desired.
  • This compote keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dessert Topping
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 1
  • Fat: 0.3
  • Saturated Fat: 0.0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.1
  • Trans Fat: 0.0
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 0.5
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: blueberry compote, blueberry sauce, fruit topping, quick dessert, easy blueberry