Blueberry Compote
Take your cooking to the next level with this blueberry compote recipe. Packed with fresh taste and ready in 15 minutes, this quick blueberry sauce is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Potato masher (optional)
- Zester or microplane grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch of nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Wash the blueberries if fresh, or thaw if frozen.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, maple syrup, water, lemon juice, and zest. Add cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, mashing some blueberries with the back of a spoon for texture.
- Cook until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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