Macadamia Free Gluten Free Blueberry Compote
Blueberries, lemon, and a little sugar are all you really need to make something that tastes genuinely special, and this compote proves it. The berries are cooked down until they burst and thicken into a glossy, jammy sauce with just the right balance of sweet and tart from fresh lemon juice and zest. Pressing some of the berries against the pan while leaving others whole gives the finished compote a beautiful texture — part smooth, part chunky — that store-bought versions never quite nail. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Spoon it warm over pancakes, stir it into yogurt, swirl it through oatmeal, or let it cool and jar it up for the week ahead. It's the kind of simple, versatile recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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