Lemon Blueberry Sauce Recipe
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Lemon Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Description
This Lemon Blueberry Sauce Recipe combines blueberries—fresh or frozen—with lemon zest and juice to provide a vibrant citrus flavor. Granulated sugar sweetens the sauce, while cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, ensuring the mixture bubbles into a gentle glaze around 6 to 12 minutes depending on the blueberry type. A pinch of salt enhances the brightness of the fruit, and vanilla extract is stirred in at the end to add warmth and depth.
The cooking process gently thickens the berries without breaking them down completely, preserving some texture while creating a sauce suitable for pouring. It can be used as a topping for desserts, pancakes, waffles, or as a component in breakfast dishes. The sauce stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it practical for make-ahead meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries -fresh or frozen
- 1 large lemon -zest and juice (about 1 tsp of zest and 1 tbsp of juice)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add blueberries, zest, juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken (about 12 minutes for frozen blueberries, about 6-7 minutes for fresh). Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Serve.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2.5tablespoons | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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