Blueberry Compote
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup sugar or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 1 tablespoon water optional, for thickening
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries release their juices and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.
- If you prefer a thicker compote, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the blueberry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water
- Remove from heat and let cool. Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or desserts.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of .25 cups of compote. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Compote
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
71
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
31
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
