Name: Blueberry Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 400 grams fresh or frozen blueberries (14 ounces; about 2 1/2 cups); 25 grams granulated sugar (2 tablespoons); 15 milliliters water (1 tablespoon); 15 milliliters lemon juice (1 tablespoon); Zest of 1 lemon

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Blueberry Compote

Recipe by becky

Total Time25 minutes
Yield300 grams (about 1 cup) 1x

A three-ingredient blueberry compote recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries, lemon, and granulated sugar.

Ingredients

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400 grams fresh or frozen blueberries (14 ounces; about 2 1/2 cups)
25 grams granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
15 milliliters water (1 tablespoon)
15 milliliters lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Zest of 1 lemon

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, stir together blueberries, granulated sugar, and water.

Blueberries and sugar in a saucepan

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.

Blueberries and sugar in a pan on the stovetop

Blueberry compote in a pan on the stovetop with a spoon

Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.

a pan of blueberry compote, dish of lemon juice, and dish of lemon zest on a marble surface

Serve warm or cold. Store leftover blueberry compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Looking down at a glass dish of blueberry compote arranged on a blue and white towel