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Blueberry sauce with fresh blueberries and vanilla in a glass bowl with a thick glossy texture

Blueberry Sauce with Fresh Blueberries and Vanilla

Blueberry sauce is a quick, fresh fruit topping with a thick, glossy texture and balanced berry sweetness. It is an easy way to add a flavorful finishing touch to desserts and breakfast dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved into 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place 1 1/2 cups blueberries in a small saucepan. Add water, sugar, and vanilla, then heat over medium-high until the mixture reaches a low boil and the berries begin to break down.
  2. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and bring the sauce to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Add water one tablespoon at a time if the sauce becomes too thick.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gently mix in the remaining blueberries and serve warm or cold.

Notes

The recipe uses some blueberries in the cooked base and adds the remaining berries at the end to maintain fruit texture.