You will find numerous ways in which to enjoy my simple, easily prepared Blueberry Sauce. With just three ingredients - plump, juicy blueberries, sugar, and fresh lemon juice, it is quickly and easily prepared. This sauce will turn already lovely dishes into something extra special and all with a minimum of effort.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It is a great way to add colour and flavour to many desserts, and is quickly and easily made.
- With fresh, bright flavours, you can have this sauce made in less than 15 minutes.
- For a dessert which is certain to become a family favourite, spoon some over my No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. The juxtaposition of hot sauce and cold ice cream is delicious.
- With homemade food, you are in control of the quality of the ingredients, and you know exactly what it contains. With this Blueberry Sauce, there are no unnecessary preservatives or additives, just pure, fresh ingredients.
- Blueberries are a versatile fruit, you can use them in many ways, such as Blueberry Jam, Blueberry Overnight Oats, Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars, or to decorate Mini Meringues with Cream.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
- Blueberries – fresh, plump blueberries are the stars here. We have used fresh blueberries, at the height of their season, when they are at their sweetest and full of flavour.
- Sugar – we have used regular granulated sugar, but you can use caster/superfine sugar if you prefer.
- Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juices balances the natural sweetness of the berries.
Variations:
Lemon – if you would like to enhance the lemon flavour, you could include some lemon zest.
Spice – to boost the flavours, you could add some ground cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla extract. They all work well with blueberries.
Granulated sugar – caster/superfine sugar can also be used.
How To Make Blueberry Sauce:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
1 – Prepare the blueberries:
Add the blueberries to a medium size saucepan along with the sugar and lemon juice.
2 – Cook the sauce:
Place the pan over a low-medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. The blueberries will naturally release their juice.
Simmer over medium-high heat for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 – Purée the sauce:
Set aside to cool slightly before either using an immersion hand blender or blender to puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can skip this step if you prefer a bit more texture.
4 – Serve or refrigerate:
Serve the sauce with your dessert of choice or refrigerate for up to three days.
Tips for Success, Storage and FAQs:
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
You certainly can. When blueberries are abundant at the height of the season, it is a great idea to freeze some to enjoy in the months ahead. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Yes, if you leave the berries whole, you have a compote. Compote is a French word which translates as fruit stewed with sugar or in syrup. A compote can be eaten on its own or as a topping.
Yes, but they will probably take a little longer to cook as the berries may contain more moisture.
Yes, just puree the blueberries using an immersion blender or food processor. Pass the puree through a fine strainer, using a wooden spoon or spatula to push it through and extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer and enjoy.
Top Tip:
For the best result, start with good quality blueberries. Choose blueberries that are a bright blue or bluish-purple colour. They should be firm, and a silvery coating on the skin, called “bloom” is normal. It protects the berries from insects and is a good indicator of freshness as it fades with time.If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!
Serving Suggestions:
One of the great advantages of this easy Blueberry Sauce is its versatility; it can be used in a myriad of ways. Some suggestions are:
- Serve over our Oat Flour Pancakes or Waffles; it adds great flavour.
- You can serve it hot or cold, depending on what you'd like to use it for.
- Swirl some through Greek yoghurt for dessert or a great start to the day.
- As a topping for my Baked Cheesecake.
- Add some to Lemon Curd Meringues; it is a great combination.
This very easy Blueberry Sauce is a guaranteed crowd pleaser that requires minimal effort. It is extremely versatile; use it to enhance almost any dessert! Be assured, your friends and family will thank you when you serve this sauce.
Alex xx
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Easy Blueberry Sauce
Please note:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.
Ingredients
- 400 g (2 cups) fresh blueberries See Note 1
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice See Note 2
- ¼ cup (60 g) white sugar
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a medium sized saucepan along with the sugar and lemon juice.Turn on the heat to medium, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.Then turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Set the sauce aside to cool slightly before either using an immersion hand blender or blender to puree until smooth.
Notes
- Blueberries: I have used fresh blueberries, but you can also use frozen. The sauce may take a couple of minutes extra to cook.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- Non-reactive saucepans: are those which are ceramic, stainless steel, glass or enamelled cookware. Copper, iron and aluminium pans are reactive. Acidic foods, such as lemons, may take on a metallic taste and discolour if cooked in such pans.
- Storage: you can make this blueberry sauce up to 3 days in advance; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Freezing: add to a freezer safe ziplock bag, seal, and store flat in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, freeze in an ice cube tray so you have individual serves.
- Nutrition: is calculated on the full quantity of Blueberry Sauce.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
This post was originally published in August 2020. It has been updated with more information. The recipe remains the same.
Katherine says
This recipe is wonderful I used it on cheesecake and it was so good but you can put it on toast or pancakes or just about anything, I highly recommend.
Alexandra Cook says
Thank you, Katherine! 🙂
I am grateful for your comment!
Alex xo
Matt says
Amazing. So easy but yet so, so good!
Alexandra Cook says
Thank you, Matt!
Alex xo
Deb says
So quick, so easy & delish !!!
It’s glossy & velvety, perfect consistency.
Served it with lemon/ blueberry bougatsa & icecream. ❤️❤️❤️
Alexandra Cook says
Hello Deb,
Thank you so much for trying my recipe, and I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
Your serving suggestion sounds delicious! Alex xo
Reinhard says
Super easy, super fast and super tasty!!
Alexandra says
Thank you, Reinhard! So happy you enjoyed it.
Abi says
It's so simple to make! I love it.
Alexandra says
Thank you, Abi!