Homemade Blueberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Blueberry Sauce
Description
Homemade Blueberry Sauce combines fresh or frozen blueberries with granulated sugar, water, and cornstarch to create a vibrant, slightly thickened sauce. Simmering the mixture allows the blueberries to break down and release their juices, while the cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, giving the sauce a pleasant consistency suitable for pouring or drizzling. The balance of tart and sweet flavors highlights the natural essence of blueberries without overpowering.
This sauce can be enjoyed as a topping for breakfast items like pancakes or waffles, stirred into yogurt, or served alongside desserts such as cheesecake. It also works as a simple fruit sauce for a variety of dishes needing a fresh berry component.
The recipe yields approximately 4 cups of sauce, making it suitable for multiple servings or for storing in the refrigerator for later use. Cooling the sauce before serving helps it set further and intensifies the flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir well to mix.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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