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Blueberry Compote Recipe flowing down the side of pancakes.
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Blueberry Compote

Glossy and luxurious Blueberry Compote is incredibly easy to make and tops off pancakes, waffles and desserts beautifully.
Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Blueberry Compote, Blueberry Sauce, Blueberry Topping
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 65kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups blueberries *either fresh or frozen
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed sauce pan bring sugar and water to a boil until sugar has melted. 
  • To the pan add blueberries, zest of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. 
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Stirring occasionally simmer until blueberries have burst and sauce begins to thicken, about 8-12 minutes. See Note #1 Below
  • Let cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. 

Notes

Recipe Notes
Note #1- Frozen berries will take longer to cook whereas the fresh berries will be done around the 8 minute marker.
Note #2- See above in post for flavor and sweetness variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg