Description
Making this homemade blueberry sauce is as simple as stirring and simmering, but the results taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir everything together over medium heat. As the mixture warms, the blueberries will begin to burst, releasing their vibrant juices and turning the sauce a deep purple-blue hue.
- Let the mixture come to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 6–8 minutes. Stir occasionally and enjoy the sweet aroma that fills your kitchen—it’s like summer in the air.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering berry mixture while stirring constantly. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or transfer it to a glass jar to cool completely before storing.
Notes
- This sauce can be served warm or cold.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg