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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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings (1 cup)
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Blueberry Sauce
Description
Homemade Blueberry Sauce blends fresh or frozen blueberries with sugar and lemon juice to create a balanced sweet and slightly tangy base. The mixture is boiled and gently simmered to break down the berries and develop flavor. Cornstarch mixed with water is added to thicken the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon, creating a smooth and glossy texture. Vanilla extract stirred in off the heat adds depth and fragrance. This sauce can complement many dishes, bringing a fresh burst of berry flavor and a smooth texture.
The sauce is cooled and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Its versatile nature means it can be spooned over breakfast items, desserts, or even used as a glaze on baked goods.
Ingredients
- 3 cups blueberries rinsed- if using fresh blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in small pan. Cook it, stirring occasionally, in medium heat. Let it come to a boil.
- In the mean time, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
- Slowly stir in the cornstarch into the pan. Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until it is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Store it in an airtight jar in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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