Easy Blueberry Compote
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Easy Blueberry Compote
Description
Easy Blueberry Compote combines fresh blueberries with a small amount of water, lemon juice, and stevia glycerite for sweetness. It is cooked slowly over low heat until the berries soften and burst, thickening into a syrupy consistency. The lemon juice adds brightness to balance the mild sweetness from the stevia.
The resulting compote has a velvety texture with noticeable berry pieces. It can be served immediately warm or chilled, making it a flexible topping for desserts, pancakes, or yogurt. Its natural fruit flavor is enhanced without relying on powdered sugar or cornstarch, keeping the texture smooth but not gelatinous.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days and reheated gently when desired. This recipe is ideal when you want a lightly sweet, fruity topping with clean ingredients and no thickening agents.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries 150 grams, fresh
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite equals about ¼ cup of sugar
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, water, lemon juice, and stevia in a small saucepan and mix gently. Heat the mixture over low heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the blueberries are very soft and starting to burst. This should take 10-15 minutes, depending on the level of heat you use.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the compote to slightly cool and thicken for about 2 minutes. Serve alone in dessert bowls or as a topping.
Notes
- Store leftover compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave at 50% power, covered, until warm.
- Do not add powdered sugar as it contains cornstarch thickener; this recipe relies on gentle cooking and lemon juice for consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5g | 4% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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