Description
Delicious homemade blueberry compote made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest (for about 1 cup / 300 g).
Ingredients
- 400 g (2 cups) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 60 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1/2 lemon, juice and zest
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until it starts to boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick with small chunks of blueberries.
- Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips:
- Refined sugar–free option: replace sugar with honey or maple syrup, adjusting to taste.
- Thicker texture: simmer a few minutes longer or add a small cornstarch slurry at the end.
- Blueberry sauce: blend the warm compote until smooth, then strain for a glossy sauce.
- Blueberry purée: blend the compote and use as is for frostings, mousses, or fillings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: filling, cream
- Cuisine: American