Description
A quick recipe for making a basic blueberry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, water, and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the liquid thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Let the compote cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker compote, cook for a few extra minutes.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of your berries.
- This compote keeps in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: blueberry compote, simple blueberry sauce, quick blueberry topping, easy fruit sauce