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How to Make Blueberry Sauce

Published July 25, 2019. Last updated June 28, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Ever wonder how to make blueberry sauce? It’s actually very easy and so much better when homemade. Blueberry Sauce is the perfect topping for sweet treats, pancakes, oatmeal, and so much more.

Blueberry Sauce in a White Bowl over a wood background

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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 from breakfast to dessert.

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 or cheesecake, on top of pancakes and waffles, stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, and so much more!

This sauce will stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Make Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Close up of blueberries in a Green Bowl over a white background

Wash the blueberries and remove any remaining bits of stem.

Chef’s Tip: you can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.

Create!

Ingredients for Blueberry Sauce in a Sauce Pan before boiling over a wood background

Combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Cooked Blueberry Sauce in a Saucepan over a wood background

Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Present!

Close up of a Spoonful of Blueberry Sauce being lifted out of a white dish filled with more sauce

Serve with your favorite foods.

I most recently used this sauce as the topping on a Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within a week.

FAQ’s

What Can You Use Blueberry Sauce On?

Some ways that you can use blueberry sauce would be to swirl it in oatmeal, as an ice cream 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.

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.

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Perfect Blueberry Sauce in a White Bowl
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How to Make Blueberry Sauce

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!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 78kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

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

  • You can use frozen blueberries, but allow them to thaw in a bowl of cold water before using.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within a week.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

This recipe was originally published on May 10, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in July 2019.

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Comments

  1. Tracy says

    February 15, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Omgosh! This is just simply Delicious! I doubled the recipe using half blueberries and strawberries, then drizzling over vanilla ice cream and pound cake…So delicious!

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      February 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  2. Jessica Nielsen says

    July 20, 2020 at 11:43 am

    I CAN’T WAIT to try this!!! I love breakfast and waffles and everything that goes with it!!

    Reply
  3. Lori says

    July 19, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    Is this something that can be canned?

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      July 19, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Lori, I have very little experience canning, but it does look as if blueberry sauce can be canned. Do a quick Google search of “canning blueberry sauce” and it should bring up quite a few websites that will walk you through it 🙂

      – Lauren

      Reply
  4. Lisa Bynum says

    October 23, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I would absolutely love swirling this into some vanilla Greek yogurt! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

    Reply
  5. Dannii says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    Loving the colour of this. I want to pour it over pancakes.

    Reply
  6. Jenni LeBaron says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Yum! I love blueberries. This looks like the perfect topping for cheesecake, ice cream, oatmeal, parfaits!

    Reply
  7. Traci says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    We love to make fruit sauces! They’re so easy, affordable, and versatile! Great recipe…just pinned!

    Reply
  8. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Lately, I have been cooking a lot of fruit preserves and sauces your looks excellent option for canning. I am going to include your recipe in my canning season which just started

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    November 24, 2016 at 3:27 am

    I used light brown sugar and spooned it over mini lemon cheesecakes!

    Reply
  10. Fatima says

    August 30, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    This looks amazing! I’ve never made homemade sauce before, but I’m always curious how to make it. I’ve never thought to add lemon juice.

    Reply
  11. Marina says

    August 30, 2016 at 7:18 am

    Saved the recipe, will try it soon, looks amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Thanks Marina!

      Reply
  12. Jenn @ Drink Coffee & Prosper says

    August 29, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Yum, blueberry sauce. I have to try this out.

    Reply
  13. Adaleta Avdic says

    August 29, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    This looks so incredibly yummy, and I absolutely love how it looks. The recipe sounds so doable! xx Adaleta Avdic

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks Adaleta – it’s so easy!

      Reply
  14. Tori Moore says

    August 29, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    YUM this sounds so good! I love any and all ways to serve blueberries so I will definitely be trying this. (Maybe on a cheesecake… that sounds really good!!)

    Tori

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 30, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      That does sound really good!!

      Reply
  15. JeeYoung W says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    OMG so good!!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  16. Stacey says

    August 13, 2016 at 11:24 am

    This looks so good! I have some blueberries to use up, that is if my son doesn’t eat them all first (yup, my son does it too!). I’m thinking over ice cream tonight 😉

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 14, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Ohh that sounds sooo good!! Hope he saves you some to try it!

      Reply
  17. Stephanie Cox says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    We always go blueberry picking and this would be a great recipe to try the next time we go!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 14, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Yay! It’s always good to have a few ideas of what you’re going to do with them all!

      Reply
  18. Jenni Laplow says

    August 12, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    Yum! I’ve been enjoying blueberries a lot lately, so can’t wait to try this 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 12, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Great! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  19. Meghan says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:48 am

    This seriously looks freaking amazing. I have tried this with cherries too before and it came out perfect. Would love to try this with blueberries!

    Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 12, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks so much Meghan! I hope it works out just as well for you!

      Reply
  20. Melanie says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:41 am

    That dessert looks AMAZING! I’m already dreaming of Sunday morning waffles!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 12, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      It’s delicious on waffles 🙂 Hope you try it!

      Reply
  21. Shannon says

    July 13, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I’ve been a huge fan of blueberries this year and this sauce looks absolutely delicious!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 14, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Shannon!

      Reply
  22. Suzanne says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Yum! I love blueberries and this looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 14, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Suzanne!

      Reply
  23. Rachel Lynn says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I could definitely see myself eating this on top of an ice cream sundae! That would be so yummy!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 13, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Mmhmm that would be good!

      Reply
  24. Christine Anne says

    July 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    Yummy! This sounds amazing! I would love to top this on buckwheat pancakes!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 13, 2016 at 9:59 am

      That would definitely be delicious!

      Reply
  25. Cara says

    July 12, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Yum, yum, yum! This sounds like it would be great in all kinds of dishes!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 13, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Yes, it would be 🙂

      Reply
  26. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    July 12, 2016 at 9:08 am

    This would go great on so many things – from pancakes to ice cream.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 12, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Exactly – it’s very versatile 🙂

      Reply
  27. Denay DeGuzman says

    July 12, 2016 at 3:24 am

    Yum, yum! I love this sweet recipe for blueberry sauce. I’d love to try it over oatmeal in the morning or lightly drizzled on top of freshly-baked scones. There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy it! Thank you so much for this sprinkle of inspiration. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 12, 2016 at 7:01 am

      There really is a million ways to use it – scones sound amazing right now at 7am 🙂

      Reply
  28. Ashleigh says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:21 am

    This blueberry sauce recipe looks wonderful, I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 12, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Hope you like it as much as we do Ashleigh!

      Reply
  29. Cait says

    July 11, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I cannot wait to try this! I bet it’s delicious on pancakes.

    – Cait | http://www.prettyandfun.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      hah! That seems to be a popular option 🙂

      Reply
  30. Southwestern Prepster says

    July 11, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I love fruit sauces, they are great on pancakes!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Yes they are 🙂

      Reply
  31. Leah says

    July 11, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    What a lovely treat! I can think of many things to put this on!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Yes! I couldn’t name everything, but there are SO many options 🙂

      Reply
  32. Gunjan says

    July 11, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    This is indeed perfect.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 11, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Mmm yum! Love homemade blueberry sauce. Perfect recipe this time of year.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  34. Bella says

    July 11, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    What a simple and easy recipe, I love blueberry sauce it so yummy and taste good on just about everything!!

    http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      It is delicious!

      Reply
  35. Brianna says

    July 11, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    that looks sooooooooo goooood!!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Amy says

    July 11, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    yummmm. Looks and sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it on pancakes next weekend!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Yes! It’s great on pancakes!

      Reply

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