Paraben Free Gluten Free Blueberry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real blueberry flavor, this compote is the kind of simple kitchen project that makes everything it touches taste more special. It comes together in a single saucepan with just six clean ingredients — fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt — so you always know exactly what's going into it. That matters more than people realize, because store-bought fruit sauces and preserves often contain synthetic preservatives and additives that can be a concern for anyone keeping a careful eye on what goes on or into their body. Here, the natural pectin in the blueberries does the thickening work as the berries burst and reduce, no hidden extras needed. A squeeze of lemon juice and a little zest stirred in at the end brighten the whole thing and give it a fresh, almost floral lift. Spoon it warm over pancakes, swirl it into yogurt, or let it cool and jar it up for the week ahead — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating straight from the pot.
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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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