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Blueberry compote in white bowl.
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5 from 37 votes

Blueberry Compote

This easy blueberry compote recipe is delicious toping for a variety of desserts. Recipe adapted Marlene Sorosky.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. blueberries frozen, defrosted (or fresh)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon cold water
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon cold water. Add to blueberry mixture and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg