5 from 6 votes
Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Blueberry BBQ sauce is smoky, tangy, sweet, and can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. You'll love the deep, rich color and balance of flavors. Use it as a finishing sauce, dip, or marinade. Vegan, GF, refined sugar-free.Yield: makes 2 ½ cups
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
52 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil for oil-free diets, use a splash of water if needed, optional
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- scant 1 teaspoon chipotle flakes or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, dried
- 2 cups blueberries if using frozen, thaw first, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup tomato sauce cooked, pureed tomatoes + salt; usually sold in 8 oz. cans
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup reduce to ¼ cup if you prefer a less sweet sauce
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a saute pan over medium heat and add the oil, if using. Saute the onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and chipotle flakes, and cook for 1 minute. (If using canned chipotle in adobo, add in step 2.)
- Add the blueberries and all remaining ingredients Stir and bring to a simmer. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until thickened and slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a jar, and let cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- Store blueberry BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freezer friendly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
505mg
(21%)
Potassium
181mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.