Black Pepper Free Gluten Free Blueberry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this blueberry compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. Fresh lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice are stirred in at the end, lifting the deep berry sweetness with just the right amount of brightness. The technique is straightforward — you cook the berries down until they burst and thicken into a glossy, spoonable sauce, pressing some against the pan for a texture that's part chunky, part silky. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this is a genuinely worry-free recipe, since the ingredient list is clean and simple with zero hidden spices to second-guess. Spoon it over pancakes, swirl it into yogurt, or layer it onto a gluten-free dessert for an instant upgrade. It stores beautifully in a jar, so making a batch ahead of time is absolutely worth it.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, sugar, water, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring once to coat the berries.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to burst and release their juices, about 5–6 minutes. Use the back of the spoon to gently press about a third of the berries against the side of the pan.
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