Description
A rich and flavorful blueberry sauce that elevates any dish, perfect for pancakes, yogurt, or as a glaze for meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Pour the blueberries into a medium saucepan.
- Add the granulated sugar.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch with water in a bowl if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Remove the saucepan from heat after about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or container once cooled.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using natural sweeteners or fresh berries in season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg