Blueberry Compote
This one-pan blueberry compote recipe comes together with few ingredients for a healthier option to top breakfast sweets and desserts!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
For a thick and jammy compote:
- In a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, add one cup of blueberries, 1 Tablespoon of water, 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons of sugar, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes(frozen berries) or 5-8 minutes(fresh blueberries). Stir occasionally.
- Then add the second cup of blueberries and simmer for an additional 8 minutes(frozen blueberries) or 4 minutes(fresh blueberries), stirring occasionally. After the compote has reduced and thickened to the desired consistency remove it from the heat and let the compote set for 3-5 minutes. The blueberry compote will thicken as it cools, too.Serve warm and enjoy!
For a thin and pourable compote:
- At the beginning, add both cups of blueberries along with the water, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir. Then simmer for the first 10 minutes(frozen blueberries) or 8 minutes(fresh blueberries) only, stirring frequently. Remove the compote from the heat and set it for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Using fresh or frozen blueberries can make a huge difference, so I recommend staying by the saucepan the entire time when making the compote. Until you know how those specific blueberries cook down, it might be best to babysit the first batch (I do believe you will make many batches of this scrumptious compote!) and get a feel for making compote.
Do NOT use a wooden spoon or wooden serving utensils or bowls. Blueberry compote tastes amazing but will stain wooden utensils. I recommend using a stainless steel saucepan, glass bowls, and a silicon spatula. If you are a messy cook, wear an apron.