Description
This Easy Blueberry Sauce delivers a burst of flavor with minimal effort. It’s made with juicy blueberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, making it an ideal topping for desserts or breakfast. A quick and delightful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (560 g) blueberries
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, ¼ cup water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir frequently until the blueberries release their juices, about 5-7 minutes, using a spoon or spatula to help break them down.
- In a small dish, whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until well combined.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the blueberry mixture and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce coats the bottom of a metal spoon.
- Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter melts.
- Serve warm, adjusting the sauce's consistency with extra water if needed.
Notes
The sauce is best enjoyed warm.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Feel free to adjust sugar based on the sweetness of blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg