A simple sweet topping made with 4 ingredients that elevate your sweet treats and savory in just a few minutes!
Am I the only one that, when I hear the word blueberries you automatically think of the song “Blueberry Hill”? Or to really age myself, you then think of Richie Cunningham on Happy Days singing the song?
Grab Your Ingredients
Blueberries
Now I prefer to use fresh blueberries but if’s off-season, you can absolutely use frozen ones.
If you are using frozen, no need to let them thaw first either. Just know that it will take a little extra time for the mixture to reduce and thicken
Sugar & Butter
Yes really, just sugar and butter. You can read below why you add in the butter.
The only other optional thing is a little bit of liquid (water/juice) if you want to thin it out due to over-thickening it. I tend to not use liquid UNLESS I’m adding a bit of booze.
Let’s make the Fresh Blueberry Filling
The process could not be any easier. All you need are fresh blueberries, lemon juice, some granulated sugar, and a little bit of butter.
- In a saucepan, add the blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar, and bring to a boil.
- Once it starts to bubble around the edges reduce the temp to low and continue cooking until it starts to bubble and foam up.
- When the foam starts to form, add a little bit of butter and stir.
- The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes or so. Stir frequently until the mixture thickens and you have about a cup or so of blueberry filling in the pan.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to another container.
- Allow the mixture to come to room temperature or put it in the fridge to chill it faster.
Chef’s Tip about reducing fresh fruit
Pectin
When making a quick refrigerator jam or reduction sauce, fruit creates its own natural pectin thus negating the need for some type of stabilizer or preservative like Sure-Jell.
The only time you really need items like that is when you’re canning them for long-term storage.
Butter
Just like making pie filling or jams, fruits will produce foam as it reduces. The butter helps curb the foam. It’s not necessary as you could spoon off the foam but I’ve always done it.
Ways To Use Blueberry Compote
I’d like to say, “just on a spoon” as it’s amazing but it’s so versatile! I recommend the following items:
- Waffles
- Cheesecake
- Dessert Board
- Cookie Filling
- Overtop cooked chicken or shrimp
Storing Blueberry Compote
Once it’s made it’ll last in the fridge for up to a week. If you want to can/preserve it you can use a water bath canning method.
PrintEasy Blueberry Compote With Fresh Blueberries
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minute
- Category: fruit topping, compote, waffle topping, fruit dip, cake filling, pastry filling
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: fruit topping, compote, waffle topping, fruit dip, cake filling, pastry filling
A simple sweet topping made with 4 ingredients that elevate your sweet treats and savory in just a few minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon butter, unsalted
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the blueberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Give it a gentle stir. When the mixture starts to bubble around the edges, turn the heat to low, stirring often. The mixture will start to bubble more and foam up. When it starts to foam, add in the 1/2 teaspoon of butter and stir in.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the mixture is thickened. You should end up with about 1 cup of blueberry filling.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool completely. *To speed up the process, add the bowl to the fridge for about 30 minutes or so.
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My dad go us tons of blueberries from the market, ate so many and decided to make compote using your recipe. Turned out so great!
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Thank you so much!
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I use this recipe when I have a lot of blueberries and then spread it on whole grain toast with cream cheese. It’s so good and I think everyone should try making compote at home.
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I love that idea; breakfast dessert toast!
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Wow! This topping recipe looks amazingly delicious and very tasty! A perfect topping for our pastry! Plus we only need 4 ingredients to have this on our table! Loved it!
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Thank you so much!
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I made your compote to serve over ice cream. It was a huge hit with my family. They asked if I could make it the next time we had pancakes.
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So happy they loved it; thank you!
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I made this to serve with pancakes and everyone loved it! My grandkids asked me to make it again next week
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Thank you so much Dennis! So happy they loved it!
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This blueberry sauce was the perfect topping for fresh blueberry pancakes. The kids and I loved it!
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Yeah, thank you for this! So happy everyone loved it!
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The plump and beautiful summer blueberries are absolutely delightful! Your idea to turn them into a compote is simply brilliant. I cannot help but imagine how scrumptious it would be when paired with some delicious waffles!
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Thank you so much Natalie! Oh absolutely, this on waffles is amazing!
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This blueberry compote was the perfect topping for my pancakes and cheesecake. I couldn’t get enough.
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Thank you so much! I always have this on hand in my fridge!
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This blueberry compote was so easy to make and full of fresh blueberry flavor! I added this compote to pancakes, crepes, cakes, and waffles. It’s always good to have this handy in the fridge!
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Agreed! I always keep a jar in the fridge too! So happy you loved it!
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Well yum! I am thinking of all the delicious ways to eat this blueberry compote. First up, waffles!
This on waffles with ice cream or fresh whipped cream – AMAZING!
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This blueberry compote made a wonderful topping for the sour cream poundcake I served it with last night. This morning, I stirred it into my bowl of oatmeal and it was even tastier!
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Oh I love the way you think! I bet it was amazing in oatmeal!
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