Making a healthy, homemade blueberry compote with fresh or frozen berries is incredibly simple. Once you have a batch, you’ll find many delicious ways to use it.
This is one pantry staple you’ll be glad to keep on hand.
This compote quickly becomes one of those homemade items you prefer over store-bought: healthier, fresher-tasting, and easy to customize. Below the recipe you’ll also find ideas from nutrition-minded cooks and food bloggers about how they use it.
Easy, Homemade Blueberry Compote
This compote works as a substitute for syrups and jams or as a natural sweetener. Blueberries provide most of the sweetness, but you can add a sweetener of your choice and control the amount. I like using a pure stevia/sugar blend, and a pinch of cinnamon enhances the flavor.
You can make this with fresh or frozen blueberries, so it’s a year-round recipe if you keep berries in the freezer. I used frozen berries for the first photo and fresh berries for the second. The fresh-berry version may thicken slightly more. If you prefer a thicker compote, the recipe includes an optional cornstarch slurry for thickening.
10 Ways to Use Blueberry Compote
Here are at least ten versatile ways to enjoy this compote. Use these ideas as a starting point and get creative with your own favorites:
1) Spoon it over oatmeal or steel-cut oats.
2) Swirl it into yogurt or chia seed pudding for a fruity contrast.
3) Ladle it over ice cream for a fresh fruit topping.
4) Top waffles or pancakes with it for a fruity breakfast.
5) Drizzle over cheesecake (regular or no-bake) for added flavor.
6) Use it as a crepe filling with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of cream.
7) Spoon it over shortcake or biscuits for a classic dessert.
8) Blend into smoothies for extra fruit flavor and color.
9) Mix into milkshakes for a bright, fruity twist.
10) Stir a portion into your favorite barbecue sauce to make a blueberry barbecue glaze for pork or chicken.
(Yes — I’m The Dinner-Mom!)
📋 Recipe
Blueberry Compote and 10 Ways to Use It
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons Stevia blend to equal the sweetness of ¼ cup refined sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional thickener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
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Place 1 cup of blueberries, the water, sweetener and lemon juice in a small pot and stir to combine.
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Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to break down.
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Add the remaining blueberries and the cinnamon, then continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, until the compote reaches your desired consistency.
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If you prefer a thicker sauce, prepare a cornstarch slurry (see next step) and stir it into the compote during the last few minutes of cooking.
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To make the slurry, combine the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl and stir until smooth and lump-free before adding to the blueberry mixture.
Notes
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Enjoy!
