This easy blueberry sauce is a must-have in your recipe repertoire. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this simple homemade sauce is bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. Whether you use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or as a filling for pastries, this versatile blueberry sauce will add a burst of fruity goodness to any dish. Best part? It takes only a few minutes to make! So grab some fresh or frozen blueberries and get ready to indulge in this delightful sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the blueberries.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and the blueberries burst, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if desired.
- Allow the sauce to cool before serving. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve the blueberry sauce warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or your favorite desserts.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and are considered a superfood.
Blueberry sauce can be used as a natural food coloring or flavoring in baking.
The cornstarch in this recipe helps thicken the sauce, giving it a luscious texture.