Ever wonder how to make blueberry sauce? It’s actually very easy and so much better when made fresh! Blueberry Sauce is the perfect topping for sweet treats, breakfast creations, and so much more!
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I have to be honest here. Blueberries are not my favorite fruit to eat raw. My son could eat an entire container by himself, but I tend to gravitate more towards strawberries and raspberries in that case.
However, when it comes to recipes using cooked fruit, you can just pass me everything blueberry! I make addicting Blueberry Oat Muffins and I can not say “no” to a batch of homemade Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes! This simple Blueberry Sauce recipe is the easiest way to add sweet blueberry flavor to all kinds of foods!
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe is very simple and takes less than 15 minutes to make.
- Blueberry Sauce is very versatile. You can use it on treats like ice cream, pancakes, in oatmeal, swirled in yogurt, and so much more!
- This sauce will stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Make Blueberry Sauce
Prep!
Wash the blueberries and remove any remaining bits of stem.
Tip: you can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.
Create!
Combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Present!
Serve with your favorite foods. I most recently used this sauce as the topping on a Red, White, and Blue Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon (a patriotic inspired dessert, yes, but delicious any time of year!).
Tips and Techniques for the Best Blueberry Sauce
- You can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.
FAQ’s
- What can you use Blueberry Sauce on? Some ways that you can use this sauce would be to swirl it in oatmeal, as an ice cream sundae topping, or mixed into yogurt! You could also try it on top of a cheesecake, spread onto waffles, or as a delicious topping on a stack of warm pancakes, of course! From breakfast to dessert, the possibilities are truly endless!
- Can you freeze Blueberry Sauce? Yes, you can freeze Blueberry Sauce. Allow the sauce to cool before transferring to air-tight containers or freezer bags. Allow to thaw before rewarming to use.
Other Recipes to Try
- Blueberry-Topped No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups
- Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Tart
- No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
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How to Make Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, abut 3-5 minutes.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Blueberry Sauce
- You can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.
FAQ’s
- What can you use Blueberry Sauce on? Some ways that you can use this sauce would be to swirl it in oatmeal, as an ice cream sundae topping, or mixed into yogurt! You could also try it on top of a cheesecake, spread onto waffles, or as a delicious topping on a stack of warm pancakes, of course! From breakfast to dessert, the possibilities are truly endless!
- Can you freeze Blueberry Sauce? Yes, you can freeze Blueberry Sauce. Allow the sauce to cool before transferring to air-tight containers or freezer bags. Allow to thaw before rewarming to use.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on May 10, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in July 2019.
