Blueberry Compote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
41 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blueberry Compote
Description
The Blueberry Compote recipe combines thawed or fresh blueberries with sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Heating the mixture to a gentle boil softens the berries and begins the thickening process. A slurry of cornstarch and cold water is then added, and simmered until the mixture becomes thick and glossy, ensuring a perfect syrupy texture without grittiness.
This compote balances the natural tartness of blueberries with sweetness and bright citrus notes from lemon. It can be served warm as a condiment, adding fresh fruit flavor and moisture to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake.
Allowing the compote to rest off heat for several minutes lets it set slightly before serving. Using frozen blueberries is convenient but proper thawing and draining reduce excess liquid, which helps achieve optimal consistency during cooking.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. blueberries frozen, defrosted (or fresh)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon water cold
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon cold water. Add to blueberry mixture and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let stand 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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