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Easy Homemade Blueberry Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Blueberry Sauce Recipe

A quick stovetop blueberry sauce made with blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. It makes about 1 1/2 cups and can be served warm or chilled.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
Cornstarch Slurry
  • 2 tablespoons Cold water
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Add the blueberries, sugar, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, and salt to a small saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the berries soften and release their juices.
  3. Mash some of the berries with the back of a spoon for a smoother, thicker sauce while leaving some berries whole for texture.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until completely smooth. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering blueberries.
  5. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Let the sauce cool briefly before serving. Remember that it will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing and may require an extra 1–2 minutes of cooking time. Refrigerate the sauce in a covered container for up to 1 week, or freeze it for about 2–3 months. Reheat gently and add a splash of water if it becomes too thick.