5 from 33 votes
Blueberry Sauce Recipe
This Blueberry Sauce recipe creates a sweet and slightly tangy topping using fresh blueberries cooked with orange juice and sugar, then thickened with cornstarch slurry. The addition of almond extract at the end adds a subtle nutty aroma. The sauce has a smooth, glossy texture ideal for drizzling over pancakes, desserts, or yogurt.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
58 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or sugar alternative like xylitol
- pinch salt
SLURRY
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the blueberries, 1/2 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar and salt. Fold ingredients together and bring to a boil.
- In a separate small dish whisk together until smooth the water and cornstarch. Add the slurry to the berry mixture and cook until the sauce thickens up (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.