Blueberry Sauce Recipe is simple to make and so delicious. Serve this on cheesecake, pancakes and more for a decadent treat.
In just a few steps, you can have the most amazing blueberry sauce. It is so delicious and flavorful. The blueberries are the star of the recipe, and you can really taste the difference.
Store bought seems to be loaded with excess ingredients and lots of sugar. I love knowing exactly what is in the sauce recipe and it tastes better too. Homemade Blueberry Sauce taste amazing. I have also been making Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe for years.
This recipe is so easy and cheaper than store bought blueberry sauce. You will save money and get to enjoy the best blueberry sauce! We put this on No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream, waffles, pancakes and Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe.
If you love blueberries also check out our Easy Blueberry Desserts Recipes.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This simple Blueberry Syrup is easy to make with simple ingredients. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. This is a great recipe to use up blueberries that might be going bad.
In less than 5 minutes you can impress your family with this Homemade Blueberry Syrup. This syrup is perfect drizzled over your morning pancakes without much effort.
Ingredients
- Fresh Blueberries. I prefer to use fresh, but you can use frozen blueberries.
- Lemon Juice. Fresh lemon juice is recommended.
- Cornstarch. This helps to thicken the sauce.
Find the entire list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Fruit. Substitute raspberries, blackberries or strawberries in this recipe.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan. Mix together the blueberries, sugar, water and lemon juice.
Step 2. Next, heat over low to medium heat. Make sure to stir frequently.
Tips to Thicken Berry Sauce
- Whisk Cornstarch and Water – In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.
- Add to heated blueberry mixture – Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into blueberries, being careful not to break blueberries.
- Heat and Stir – Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thick and desired consistency on high heat.
- Remove from Heat – Cool completely. Store in airtight container in refrigerator
Frequently Asked Questions
Once cooled, pour the sauce into an airtight container. We prefer to use a simple mason jar. Place in the fridge.
We love making Homemade Blueberry Sauce because of the many ways we can use it. My family likes it served warm. These are some of our favorites
Spoon over Cooked Oatmeal
Make a Yogurt Parfait
Top your favorite Ice Cream
Drizzle over Homemade Waffles and Pancakes
Top a Slice of Easy Pound Cake Recipe or Easy Angel Food Cake Recipe.
Drizzle over oatmeal.
Yes, you can make blueberry sauce without sugar. The sauce will have a slight tarte flavor and it could be thinner. If you are trying to cut back on sugar, you might try using a little less.
You can also use a sugar substitute such as honey or stevia. Some recipes even call for adding orange juice, sugar and lemon zest.
Yes, you can freeze blueberry sauce.
Make sure to allow the blueberry sauce to cool to room temperature.
Spoon blueberry sauce in an air tight container. Since the blueberry sauce has a dark color, it is possible that it might stain your container.
I like to leave about ½ inch space between the top of container and the syrup.
Close the container and place in the freezer.
This sauce is absolutely amazing on pancakes. The kids love this and often will ask for this instead of syrup. It is also delicious on French toast.
They love to drizzle blueberry syrup and powdered sugar and whipped cream.
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This homemade blueberry sauce makes a delicious topping for cheesecake. It is so decadent and really amazing.
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Give this a try for a great treat. Please come back and leave a comment. It makes my day to hear from you.
Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup blueberries, sugar, ½ cup water and lemon juice
- Heat over low-medium heat to low boil
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water
- Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into blueberries.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thick
- Remove from heat , gently fold in remaining berries
- Cool completely
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator
Can you freeze this Blueberry Sauce?
Yes, this would freeze great.