Nutmeg Free Gluten Free Blueberry Compote
Warm, jammy, and bursting with bright berry flavor, this blueberry compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. A handful of pantry staples — fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, a splash of water, and a hit of lemon — come together in one small saucepan to create something that feels genuinely homemade and a little luxurious. The technique is straightforward: let the berries burst, press a few against the pan for body, and cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon with that glossy, thick consistency you want. Lemon zest and fresh lemon juice go in right at the end, keeping the citrus flavor bright and fragrant rather than cooked-out. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of warm baking spices, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's clean and simple by design. Spoon it over pancakes, stir it into yogurt, or serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it disappear fast.
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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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