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Blueberry Compote

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This blueberry compote recipe is simple but absolutely delicious, the best way to use fresh or frozen blueberries
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8 servings

Equipment

  • heavy bottomed saucepan 1-quart capacity
  • Large wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups blueberries (7 ounces, fresh or defrosted if frozen)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup blueberries (3 ounces; fresh or defrosted if frozen)

Instructions

  • Add ½ cup water, 2 cups blueberries, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to heavy saucepan and stir to incorporate. Place saucepan on stovetop over high heat.
    Ingredients for blueberry compote in heavy silver saucepan with a wicker placemat in the background
  • Bring mixture to rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat under saucepan to medium-low. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture is mostly liquid and blueberries have burst.
  • Add remaining 1 cup blueberries to saucepan and stir to incorporate. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture achieves deep violet color.
    Blueberry compote in heavy saucepan with wicker placemat in background
  • Remove saucepan from heat and set aside. Let mixture cool to desired temperature, then serve warm or at room temp.

Recipe Notes

  • Sugar: You can use ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar in place of the granulated sugar. For a no-added-sugar compote, use ⅓ cup Swerve Granular. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar if it's too sweet or not sweet enough - you may want to start out with just 2 tablespoons, then taste the compote and add the other 3 tablespoons if needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 64calProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 45mgTotal Carbs: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gNet Carbs: 16gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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