Pork 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 coaxed over medium heat until they burst and release their deep, jammy juices, then thickened just enough to coat a spoon beautifully. A hit of fresh lemon zest and juice stirred in at the end keeps everything bright and balanced rather than cloyingly sweet. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal-based thickeners, just pure fruit doing its thing. Spoon it warm over pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, or let it cool and swirl it into oatmeal or a bowl of vanilla ice cream. It also keeps well in a jar in the fridge, making it an easy make-ahead topping you'll reach for all week long.
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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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