Deliciously Easy Blueberry Compote

There’s something truly magical about a luscious blueberry compote, which you can use on everything from cottage cheese and toast to an ice cream topping. Made with incredible California Grown Blueberries, it’s the perfect Spring recipe.

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A Note from Teri on Blueberries and Blueberry Compote

I am a total blueberry enthusiast. They are so versatile, and as a gal who is focusing on smaller meals that keep me satiated, blueberries are the perfect addition to my day. Not to mention they are amazing in sweet and savory dishes. Add them to a rainbow salad, pancakes, or make a quick frozen treat.

There are truly endless ways to enjoy this fabulous fruit. In my cookbook, I have a delicious blueberry crumble which is one of my absolute favorite Spring desserts. For a twist on a blueberry crisp, try these individual blueberry crisps. On the blog, we have our popular blueberry lemon loaf and blueberry lemon cake. They are truly the star of any Spring dessert table. They feel light and delicious but still indulgent. Not to mention they are both gluten free!

We decided to create this blueberry compote and it is truly a Magic Elixir. You can put it on top of toast and cottage cheese for the perfect high protein snack. It’s delicious on top of pancakes like these sourdough pancakes. Pair it with your favorite cheese on a grilled cheese for a fantastic sweet and savory sandwich. Mix it with some chocolate and store it in the freezer for a lovely little snack. There’s so many amazing ways to use it, and it’s the perfect way to bring the freshness of Spring produce into your kitchen. It truly makes blueberries the star of the show.

What Makes California Grown Blueberries Amazing

If you know me, you know I’m passionate about supporting farmers and farmworkers. I love to know where my food comes from and understand how its grown. Blueberries are grown all across California, and they are harvested multiple times between April and June. When blueberry bushes are first planted, they take three to four years to mature, but once mature, they can produce fruit for up to 30 years.

California’s amazing farmers and farmworkers harvest all fresh blueberries by hand to protect the delicate fruit. I love knowing such care and dedication goes into the fruit we eat, and it makes it so much more special to bring it into our kitchen to enjoy. You can learn more about California Grown blueberries here.

Ingredients

• Fresh California blueberries, cleaned and picked through to remove any stems 
• Freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
• Honey

Variations

The simplicity of this easy blueberry compote recipe is what makes it so incredible. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, so it’s perfect for all eaters. Plus, it allows the berries to be the star of the show. Some recipes will call for cornstarch slurry to thicken it, but I find if you are patient with the blueberries, you will get an absolutely perfect consistency and texture without it.

If you want to enhance the flavors a bit, you could add a touch of vanilla extract, cinnamon, or lemon zest depending on your tastes.

There are so many ways to use your blueberry compote. Use it in a blueberry mojito, as a condiment on your charcuterie board, as a topping on vanilla ice cream or cheesecake, or as a replacement for maple syrup on waffles or french toast. For higher protein options, spoon it into oatmeal or greek yogurt.

Make a Spin on our Blueberry Lemon Cake!

Once we developed this incredible blueberry compote, we had the fabulous idea to recreate this gluten free blueberry lemon cake with a spin. If you’d like to recreate it, follow the recipe but simply omit the blueberries. When it’s done baking, serve it with whipped cream and blueberry compote on top for fabulous dessert.

How to Make Blueberry Compote

Step One: Simmer the Blueberries

In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. Stir to mix everything together. 

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once it starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for about 15-17 minutes, so the blueberries release their juices. Stir occasionally. I like to keep an eye on the compote as it is cooking because I don’t like the blueberries to break or burst too much. If you find that the blueberries are bursting, lower the temperature a little and cook the compote low and slow. I love celebrating the beauty of the blueberries and try to keep them as intact as possible. 

Step Two: Cool and Enjoy

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the compote cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. It will thicken as it cools. 

Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity to taste. If you’d like it sweeter, add more honey. If you want more tartness, a little more lemon juice will do the trick.

Serve over pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or your favorite baked goods. Compote will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge stored in an airtight container.

Storage

Store leftover blueberry compote in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container such as a glass jar.

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