Fresh Blueberry Sauce
Want to serve a homemade Blueberry Sauce over cheesecake, pancakes, ice cream or more? This delectable 7-ingredient berry sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy to add to desserts and breakfasts!
Servings 12 servings (¼ cup)
Calories 61kcal
Ingredients
- 18 oz. blueberries ~3 ½ cups
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and water in a large saucepan. Season with a pinch of salt. Stir to coat.
- Heat the blueberries over medium heat. Cook them for about 5 minutes, bringing to a boil. The sauce will bubble and will have thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. The blueberries should mostly hold their shape.
- Add the vanilla once the blueberry sauce is the correct consistency. Stir to combine.
- Let the sauce cool for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a mason jar or another airtight storage container. Transfer to the refrigerator. (It will keep for up to two weeks!)
- Serve the sauce warm or cold with your favorite dessert or breakfast item.
Notes
This recipe makes about 3 cups of sauce. Serving size is ¼ cup.
How to store blueberry sauce: We keep ours in a large mason jar in the fridge. It will keep for up to two weeks, so if you’re planning to serve it for an event or special brunch or dinner, you can make it well in advance. You may also keep it in another airtight container.
How to freeze blueberry sauce: Use ice cube trays or freezer trays to freeze the sauce in portions. Transfer to a freezer back when solid. When you’re ready to use it, defrost in the fridge, and enjoy! It will keep for 3 months in the freezer. I have noted that the serving size is 1/4 cup. You may obviously use more or less, though it will change the nutritional calculation.
How to freeze blueberry sauce: Use ice cube trays or freezer trays to freeze the sauce in portions. Transfer to a freezer back when solid. When you’re ready to use it, defrost in the fridge, and enjoy! It will keep for 3 months in the freezer. I have noted that the serving size is 1/4 cup. You may obviously use more or less, though it will change the nutritional calculation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
