Blueberry Compote (3 Ingredients!)

Blueberries cooking down in a pot on the stove

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Blueberry Compote (3 Ingredients!)

2 cups

Sweet, fresh blueberries cook down into a delicious sauce with this easy blueberry compote recipe. Whip it up during peak season this summer, then use it as a perfect topping for ice cream, waffles, and more!

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

18 ounces 3 standard packages fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients (blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest) to a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir to combine.
Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the berries have broken down and the compote begins to thicken. Make sure to stir often so the compote doesn’t scorch.
When the compote is your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy this compote with ice cream, waffles, or yogurt.

Notes

STORAGE: Store any leftover compote in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Frozen blueberries: This blueberry compote recipe can easily be made with frozen blueberries! Just follow the same directions as above, but cook the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes in Step 2. No need to thaw the blueberries– just add them to the saucepan still frozen!
Sweetener: Depending on the sweetness of your berries, you may not need the granulated sugar (or you may need a little more than listed above). Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste.
Omitting Lemon: Don’t want to use the hint of lemon? No problem– just leave it out. The recipe will still be delicious!
Thickness: Want a thicker, jam-like consistency? Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water, then add it to the berries after Step 2.

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