Blueberry Sauce

5 from 1 vote
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Enjoy this Blueberry Sauce on top of cheesecakes, pancakes, French Toast, yogurt or ice cream. Fresh blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, water and sugar is all you need for this easy recipe! And this topping will take any recipe to new heights!

close up shot of blueberry sauce in saucepan

Blueberry Sauce Recipe

This blueberry sauce recipe isn’t just for pancakes! In fact, we made this blueberry sauce for a homemade cheesecake, and it’s so delicious. Chances are once you make this recipe, you’ll be making it over and over again! It is the perfect topping to about anything!

What Can I Serve Blueberry Sauce With?

You can serve blueberry sauce warm on top of:

or cooled over the top of:

  • Yogurt
  • Ice cream
  • And of course cheesecake!

No matter how you serve it up, pops of blueberries are in every bite and have a hint of lemon….because well, lemon and blueberries just go together!

Why We Love This Recipe

  • Quick & easy to make, everyone can do it!
  • Simple Ingredients
  • Perfect for blueberry fans
  • Makes a great gift
blueberry sauce on top of cheesecake

What You Need To Make Blueberry Sauce

  • Fresh Blueberries – you can also use frozen blueberries!
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Lemon juice
  • Water
  • Butter

That’s literally it! I’m willing to bet you have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen!

How To Make Blueberry Sauce

sugar and cornstarch whisked in pan

In a sauce pan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.

blueberries added to pan with water, lemon juice, cornstarch and sugar

Next, add in the water and 2 cups of blueberries.

blueberries cooked down in pan

Over medium heat, heat the mixture up until the blueberries begin to soften and break apart a bit. Remove from the heat when you get the consistency of jam or the sauce sticks to the back of the spoon.

fresh blueberries and butter added to pan for blueberry sauce recipe

Add in 1 cup of fresh blueberries along with the butter and mix until the butter has melted through.

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5 from 1 vote

Blueberry Sauce

Enjoy this Blueberry Sauce on top of cheesecakes, pancakes, French Toast, yogurt or ice cream. Fresh blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, water and sugar is all you need for this easy recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cool Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Servings1 serving

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries divided
  • 1/4 c cold water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions 

  • In a sauce pan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
  • Next, add in the water and 2 cups of blueberries.
  • Over medium heat, heat the mixture up until the blueberries begin to soften and break apart a bit. Remove from the heat when you get the consistency of jam or the sauce sticks to the back of the spoon.
  • Add in 1 cup of fresh blueberries along with the butter and mix until the butter has melted through.
  • You can either serve warm or store in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 123g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 95g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Keyword: Blueberry Sauce
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About Kristin

Kristin Ahaus is the Director of Content and Communications for The Produce Moms. Her focus and passion is helping all of TPM's brand partners share their stories while also helping consumers understand how to select, serve and store fresh produce. Connect with Kristin on LinkedIN.

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