Calling all blueberry fans ... you are going to LOVE this mouthwatering Blueberry Compote! This tasty Blueberry Sauce recipe is loaded with flavor, super simple to make, and the perfect topping for everything from pancakes to desserts!
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There is one fruit that I always keep stocked in my fridge: blueberries! I just love their tart flavor, and they're so tasty in all my favorite breakfasts, snacks, and desserts.
If you're a blueberry lover too, then this delicious Blueberry Compote recipe is for you! I know compote may sound fancy, but it's simply a cooked Blueberry Sauce, and it's very quick and easy to make.
You are going to love the delightful sauce ... it's truly the perfect way to show off fresh blueberries! The scrumptious sweet-tart flavor makes it an excellent dessert sauce (serve it over ice cream, cheesecake, and more), and it's perfect for topping everything breakfast classics (like pancakes and waffles) to toast, too!
Ready to try this tempting sauce for yourself? Keep reading for the recipe, plus lots of helpful tips!
Ingredients
The ingredients for this easy sauce can be found at any grocery store! Here's what you'll need:
- Blueberries - Of course, fresh blueberries are the star here! Use the sweetest, most flavorful berries for the best results. Frozen blueberries may also be used.
- Sugar - The berries are stewed in a mixture of granulated sugar and water until soft.
- Lemon - A little lemon juice brightens up the other flavors and adds a tart element that complements the sugar.
- Salt - Just a pinch of salt (I recommend using Kosher salt) brings out all the other flavors.
This homemade Blueberry Sauce is naturally vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free ... which means everyone at your table can enjoy it!
You'll Also Need
You'll need a small to medium sized, heavy bottomed pot to cook the sauce.
How to Make Blueberry Compote
This tasty fruit sauce is super easy to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:
- Combine the sugar and water. Start by combining the sugar and water in a small pot. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add blueberries, lemon, and salt. Once the sugar has dissolved, you'll increase the heat to medium high, then add half the blueberries, lemon juice, and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer blueberries. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then cook the mixture (stirring occasionally), until the berries are tender and have released their juices.
- Add remaining berries. Stir in the remaining blueberries, then continue cooking the mixture just until the recently added berries are tender, but have not popped.
Time to enjoy your easy Blueberry Compote! You can serve this sauce warm or cold over ice cream, pancakes, and more. Keep reading for tons of ideas.
Tip: Adding the blueberries in two batches, creates a wonderful texture! Half of the berries soften and fall apart, while the other half becomes tender but remains whole.
Variations
This tasty Blueberry Topping is perfect as-is, yet it's also simple to customize! Here are a few ideas:
- Mixed Berries - Have some other fruit you need to use up? Replace some of the blueberries with strawberries, raspberries, peaches, or other fruit. Check out my Berry Compote recipe for tips.
- Sugar - Swap in a different sugar, such as brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup, for the granulated sugar.
- Vanilla - Add extra flavor by stirring in a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract along with the other ingredients.
- Without Lemon - Although this recipe contains lemon juice, you really can't taste it. However, it does add a needed counterpart to the recipe's sweetness. If you don't like or don't have any lemon, you can leave it out.
- More Lemon Flavor - As mentioned above, the lemon juice in this recipe doesn't add much flavor. To add more lemon flavor, zest your lemon before juicing it. Then add the zest along with the second half of the berries. You could also use other citrus, such as lime or orange.
- Thicker Sauce - This recipe is naturally thickened by the pectin found in the blueberries, so it typically doesn't need any additional thickening. However if your berries are super juicy or if you'd prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry. Whisk together one tablespoon cornstarch with two tablespoons water, then stir in just enough of the slurry to the simmering sauce, to thicken it as desired (keep in mind that it will also thicken as it cools).
How to Use
You can enjoy this fresh berry sauce on its own (it's amazing with whipped cream), but it's even better when used as a topping! Serve it over:
- Ice Cream - The sweet-tart blueberries pair perfectly with lemon or vanilla ice cream!
- Cheesecake - Dollop over a slice of rich, creamy cheesecake.
- Cake - Use it to top angle food cake, pound cake, and more. You could also thicken the sauce with a slurry, then use it as a cake filling.
- Crepes - This Blueberry Sauce makes a wonderful filling or topping for crepes. Try it using it instead of the strawberries in this Strawberries and Cream Crepes recipe!
- Shortcake - Use it to make Blueberry Shortcake.
- Yogurt - Serve it over Greek yogurt or use it to make this Yogurt Parfait.
- Pancakes, French Toast, or Waffles - Drizzle this sauce over all over your breakfast favorites!
- Oatmeal - Spoon over Overnight Oats, regular oatmeal, or Baked Oatmeal for a morning treat.
- Toast, English Muffins, or Biscuits - Spread over buttered toast, English muffin, or biscuits.
- Chia Pudding - Use it as a topping for Chia Pudding.
- Scones - Spread over a homemade scone.
Storage
Store any leftover sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for about a week. You may also freeze the sauce for two to three months.
Related Recipes
Looking for similar recipes? Try this Mixed Berry Compote (made from a mixture of fresh berries) or this tasty Strawberry Compote next! You'll also love these delicious blueberry recipes:
- Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Blueberry Banana Bread
- Icebox Cake
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Mini Trifles
- Berry Stuffed French Toast
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Compote is a sauce that's made by stewing fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, etc.) in a mixture of sugar, water, and other flavorings (such as cinnamon, citrus, or vanilla). It may be served warm or cold.
Blueberry Compote is made from a mixture of sugar, water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Compote is typically used as a topping. It's often served over ice cream, cake (such as poundcake), cheesecake, pancakes, french toast, waffles, french toast, yogurt, crepes, and more.
Fruit compote will last about one week, depending on what kind of fruit is used to make it.
Compote is a fruit sauce that's made by cooking fruit (such as blueberries, strawberries, etc.) in a mixture of sugar, water, and other flavorings.
The word compote (or compôte in French) comes from the Latin word compositus, which means mixture. The dish originated in medieval Europe, where it was often served as the last course of a large meal.
Blueberry Compote
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups (1 pint / 283 grams) blueberries, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- pinch kosher salt
Equipment
- Small Pot (preferably with a heavy bottom)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Increase the heat to medium high, then add HALF the blueberries (1 cup), plus all the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Simmer the blueberry mixture, stirring often, until the berries are tender and have released their juices (about 7 to 10 minutes).
- Stir in the remaining blueberries (1 cup), then continue simmering just until the berries are softened, but not burst (about 5 more minutes).
- Serve compote warm or chilled over cheesecake, french toast, pancakes, ice cream, and more. Enjoy!
Notes
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