Gut Friendly Gluten Free Blueberry Compote
Blueberries are one of those ingredients that feel almost too good to be true — naturally sweet, packed with antioxidants, and genuinely easy on a sensitive digestive system. This simple compote leans into that by keeping the ingredient list short and clean: just fresh or frozen blueberries, a little sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. There are no thickeners, no gums, and no hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought fruit sauces and wreak havoc on your gut. The technique does all the work — gently bursting the berries and pressing a third of them against the pan creates a naturally thick, jammy texture without anything extra. A finishing hit of lemon zest and juice brightens the whole thing and keeps it from tasting one-dimensional. Spoon it warm over oatmeal or yogurt, or let it cool and keep it in a jar in the fridge for the week ahead. It's the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that makes eating with intention feel genuinely enjoyable rather than restrictive.
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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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