Easy Blueberry Compote
This easy to make blueberry compote is bursting with sweet blueberry flavor making it the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream and yogurt.
Servings: 8
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries Fresh berries are preferred but frozen will work.
- 3 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the blueberries in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels
- Add one cup of blueberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the remaining cup of blueberries. Continue cooking the compote for 6-8 more minutes (or until the compote reaches your desired consistency). Stirring frequently during the cooking process.
- Remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a jar. As the compote cools, it will continue to thicken to a pie-filling consistency.
- The topping can be served warm over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, or grilled chicken.
- Refrigerated in an airtight container, the compote will last 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg