Description
A delightful blueberry compote that elevates breakfast dishes and desserts with its rich flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey for a healthier touch)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for a thicker compote)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for added warmth)
- A pinch of salt (to balance the sweetness)
- Zest of one lemon (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Combine the blueberries, sugar (or your chosen sweetener), and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
- Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon zest if using.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup. Use different berries for variation and adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg