Easy Blueberry Compote
User Reviews
4.2
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
33 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Blueberry Compote
Description
Easy Blueberry Compote uses simple ingredients cooked together to create a versatile fruit topping. Blueberries are boiled with sugar and lemon juice then simmered to reduce moisture, concentrating the flavors and thickening the mixture. The process develops a balanced sweetness with a hint of citrus brightness from the lemon.
The cooking method yields a soft texture with the berries breaking down into a loose sauce that thickens more as it cools. This compensates for variability in fresh or frozen fruit moisture. Adding a cornstarch slurry enables additional thickening if needed.
This compote works well over ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or toast, and can be used as a cake filling or cheesecake topping. It stores refrigerated for up to five days or freezes for about two months, making it easy to prepare in advance.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Blueberry fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water to a pot, stir and bring to the boil. Allow it to boil for about 5 minutes, stirring often to stop it from scorching.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer and thicken for 10 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools. If necessary, stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1tsp water, add it to the blueberry compote and cook for a further minute.
- Serve warm or allow to cool and store in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 2 months).
Notes
- Adding a cornstarch slurry helps thicken the compote if it remains too runny after simmering.
- Use the compote warm or chilled depending on how you plan to serve it.
- Store the compote in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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