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Easy Blueberry Compote Recipe (Using Fresh or Frozen Berries)

This easy blueberry compote is a vibrant, naturally sweet fruit sauce which comes together in 15 minutes. Its so useful to have on hand whether you're swirling it into Greek yogurt for a quick weekday breakfast or pouring it over a stack of weekend pancakes. Best of all, it works perfectly with both fresh summer blueberries and convenient frozen ones, making it a year-round family favorite.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Ingredient
Cuisine American
Servings 1.5 cups (approx)
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups Blueberries - fresh or frozen, no need to thaw
  • 1-2 tbsp Honey - adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice - freshly sqeezed

Optional Flavourings

  • Sea Salt - to taste
  • Vanilla Extract - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the blueberries, honey, and fresly squeezed lemon juice to a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Stir gently to coat the berries.
  • Place the pan on a medium heat. Once the liquid begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst.
  • Remove from heat (the mixture will look runny-this is normal).
  • Stir in sea salt flakes or vanilla extract if using. Be extremely careful tasting the additions as the compote will be extremely hot.
  • Let sit in the pan for at least 15 minutes. The natural pectin will thicken the compote as it cools into a glossy syrup.
  • The compote is then ready to use.

Notes

Storage: Keep in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Please note that is is not reccomended to serve honey to children under 12 months. Omit the honey if serving to infants.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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