Description
Sweet summer nostalgia meets pure comfort in this Homemade Blueberry Compote, a simple yet luxurious spread that dances with ripe berry essence. Perfect for breakfast spreads or dessert garnishes, you’ll savor each spoonful of this luscious, deeply flavorful kitchen treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (840 milliliters) frozen blueberries
- ⅔ cup (135 grams) caster sugar
- 2 ⅛ tablespoons (32 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the mixture to gradually warm and interact.
- Gently stir the ingredients periodically, watching as blueberries soften and release their natural juices.
- Observe the transformation as the liquid begins to bubble and thicken, creating a rich, glossy texture.
- Continue cooking until the compote reaches a desired consistency, with berries breaking down and liquid becoming syrupy.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, allowing the compote to rest and naturally condense.
- Let the mixture cool for several minutes, during which time it will continue to thicken and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, potentially adding a small amount of additional sugar or lemon juice.
- Transfer the compote to a serving dish or storage container, ready to complement various desserts, breakfast items, or as a standalone treat.
Notes
- Swap refined sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness boost and deeper flavor profile.
- Experiment with fresh or frozen blueberries, knowing frozen might release more liquid during cooking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance the compote’s complexity and create a more gourmet taste experience.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing the flavors to m
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg