Blueberry Compote

Transform your dishes with the sweet-tart magic of homemade blueberry compote! This quick and easy recipe uses just five simple ingredients—juicy fresh or frozen blueberries, a touch of sugar, water, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest—to create a vibrant, versatile topping in just 15 minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can thicken it with a hint of cornstarch for a luxurious texture. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirling into yogurt, or spooned atop cheesecake, this luscious blueberry compote adds a burst of fruity flavor to any dish. It's an effortless way to elevate your breakfast, dessert, or snack with the bright taste of fresh blueberries. Keep it refrigerated for a ready-to-use delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker compote)
• 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently to combine the ingredients.

Step 3

Allow the mixture to come to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. The blueberries will begin to release their juices and soften.

Step 4

If a thicker compote is desired, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.

Step 5

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering blueberry mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the compote thickens.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the compote to cool slightly.

Step 7

Serve warm or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled. The compote will thicken further as it cools.

Step 8

Use the compote as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, cheesecake, or ice cream, or enjoy it on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	439.7 grams (439.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	374

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.60g	35%
Dietary Fiber 7.30g	26%
Total Sugars 79.90g
Protein 2.30g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 247mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 95.5%