Easy Blueberry Compote
A simple and versatile blueberry compote perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 20 people
Calories: 31kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a medium-sized pot over medium heat on the stove. Stir them a bit as you wait for the pan to heat up. It won't take long before you see some liquid from the blueberries start to seep out. Stir the blueberry mixture.
- Add the 1/2 cup of sugar to the blueberries and the 1 tablespoon of water. Mix the sugar with the berries until the sugar is completely mixed in. It will start to look really saucy at this point. Add the 1 teaspoon of extract if you are choosing to add it in. Keep stirring.
- The mixture should be simmering by now. Make your cornstarch slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Add the slurry to the blueberries slowly, and stir the blueberry mixture as you're adding the slurry. This will help prevent the slurry from creating a clump in the compote.
- Continue to stir the mixture. You will see that it thickens as you stir, and the mixture will look like it has more substance to it than before. Turn the heat off and continue to stir for about 30 seconds. Add the mixture to a glass container to let it cool a bit before putting it in the fridge. It will continue to thicken a bit as it cools.
- Enjoy your delicious compote on pancakes and waffles, or ice cream. Fill cupcakes and cakes with it. Or just eat it plain.
Notes
- Store compote in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.004g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.05mg