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Blueberry Sauce Recipe

This quick homemade blueberry sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients. Sweet, tangy, and versatile, it’s perfect for pancakes, cheesecake, yogurt, or ice cream.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 60kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Lemon juicer
  • Glass storage jars

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ¼ cup water
  • salt pinch

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra depth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, for thicker sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest for brighter citrus flavor
  • 1 tablespoon butter for silky finish

Instructions

  • Add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and salt to saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat 3–5 minutes until berries release juices.
  • Press some berries with spoon for sauce texture.
  • Stir in cornstarch slurry if desired; simmer 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla or butter.
  • Let sauce rest, then transfer to jar for storage.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg