Easy Blueberry Compote
This easy blueberry compote combines juicy blueberries with sugar, fresh lemon, and vanilla for a sweet, glossy fruit topping ready in just 15 minutes. It's packed with juicy whole berries and is delicious served warm or cold over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, cheesecake, and ice cream.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine. Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a medium saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries begin to soften and release their juices.
- Simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gently mash some of the softened blueberries against the side of the saucepan with the back of a spoon, leaving plenty of berries whole.
- Check the consistency. Remove the compote from the heat when some of the berries have burst and the juices look glossy and slightly syrupy. The sauce should still look a little loose; it will thicken considerably as it cools.
- Add the vanilla. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and serve. Let the blueberry compote cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen blueberries. Either works well. There's no need to thaw frozen blueberries before using them. Frozen berries may need an extra 1-2 minutes of simmering time because they release more liquid.
- Too thin? Let the compote cool for 10-15 minutes first. If it's still too thin, return it to the saucepan and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead. Prepare the compote ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
- Storage. Store cooled blueberry compote in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
