Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- As berries soften (3–4 minutes), use a wooden spoon to gently crush some berries for a thicker texture.
- Stir in lemon zest, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cook 2–3 more minutes until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly — it will continue thickening as it cools.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use: Great over Greek yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake, or scrambled egg pancakes.
- Make it vegan: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 52 Kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
