Description
Sweet summer memories flow through this homemade blueberry sauce, dripping with fresh, ripe berries and pure culinary joy. Luscious and simple, this sauce becomes your perfect companion for pancakes, ice cream, or morning toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently to help sugar dissolve and prevent berries from sticking.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, watching as blueberries begin to break down and release their natural juices.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth, creating a clear thickening slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering blueberries, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and ensure even thickening.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to gradually thicken and develop a glossy consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, which will enhance the sauce’s aromatic profile.
- Let the sauce cool for 10-15 minutes, during which it will continue to thicken slightly at room temperature.
- Transfer to a clean jar or serving container, ready to be drizzled over desserts, pancakes, or used as a versatile topping.
Notes
- Fresh blueberries work best when ripe and plump, ensuring maximum flavor and natural sweetness for the sauce.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the berries’ natural sweetness, tasting and adding more if needed for desired flavor balance.
- Cornstarch helps create a smooth, glossy texture while preventing the sauce from becoming too runny or watery.
- Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations that complement different desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg