The BEST Blueberry Sauce
Enjoy the perfect Blueberry Sauce recipe, which combines fresh or frozen blueberries with zesty lemon, a little sugar, and a hint of almond. This easy-to-make sauce is ideal for topping pancakes, desserts, savory dishes, and much more. Elevate your dishes with this delicious, versatile blueberry sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 piece lemon, zested
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 3 tablespoons of sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- As the blueberries cook, they will begin to break down and release their juices. Continue to simmer until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the almond extract, if using. Allow the sauce to cool before using it as a topping or spreading it on your favorite desserts.
Notes
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