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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Blueberry Compote

    Blueberry Compote

    Last updated: Jan 14, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    This wonderful blueberry compote is made with fresh fruit and a touch of sweetener. Fresh blueberries are delicious, but cooking them really enhances their flavor!

    One of the best things about this easy 15-minute recipe is that you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. It's just as good cold as it is when served warm.

    Blueberry compote served in a white bowl.

    My late grandfather Jacob used to make compote for dessert. I was a kid the last time I had it so exact details escape me. But I remember that he used to cook the fruit for a very long time over low heat.

    Grandpa didn't make a blueberry compote. His compote contained plums and raisins and it was served chilled (this stewed prunes recipe reminds me of grandpa's recipe). I remember taking a spoonful and feeling the soft, sweet fruit melting in my mouth. It was so good!

    While my recipe is very different than grandpa's, it's inspured by his dessert, and I like to think that he would approve of it.

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    Ingredients

    You'll only need three ingredients (plus some water) to make this blueberry compote! How cool is that? The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Blueberries: One of my favorite fruit! I use fresh blueberries in this recipe. I don't recommend using frozen blueberries. I mostly reserve frozen blueberries for smoothies.
    • Lemon juice: Helps to thicken the compote. Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    • Sweetener: My favorite sweetener is stevia glycerite, so that's what I use in this recipe. The amount I use equals about ¼ cup of sugar, so you can use a comparable amount of your favorite sweetener.
    The ingredients needed to make a blueberry compote.

    Instructions

    Gently cooked, soft, lightly sweetened blueberries, bursting with flavor. This dessert is so delicious and it's also very easy to make. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    Add blueberries, water, lemon juice, and a sweetener to a small saucepan.

    Blueberry compote ingredients in a small saucepan.

    Heat the mixture over low heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Blueberry compote cooking in a saucepan.

    When the blueberries become very soft and start to burst, remove the saucepan from the heat.

    Blueberry compote is almost done cooking.

    Allow the compote to rest for a couple of minutes, then serve. You can serve it warm or refrigerate it and serve it cold.

    Blueberry compote is ready and served in a white bowl with a spoon.

    Expert tip

    There's no need to add powdered sugar to this blueberry compote. It's true that powdered sugar contains cornstarch that acts as a thickener. But I use just a touch of sweetener plus some lemon juice, with wonderful results.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a compote?

    It's is a type of dessert that originated in Europe. It's made by cooking fruit in water, sugar, and spices. It can be served warm or chilled.

    Is compote the same as jam?

    No. Both are based on fruit and sugar, but jam is made with pureed fruit and preserved for later use, while compote is made with whole fruit or fruit chunks and eaten immediately. Jam is also thicker than compote.

    Can I use frozen blueberries?

    Possibly, but I haven't tried it. I suspect that fresh blueberries would work best in this recipe both in terms of flavor and in terms of texture. Frozen fruits are often quite mushy.

    Variations

    I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you'd like to vary the basic recipe, here are a couple of ideas for you:

    • Use orange juice instead of lemon juice. It adds a really nice flavor to this dessert.
    • Add a few drops of pure vanilla extract. Try ¼ teaspoon.

    Serving suggestions

    This fruity dessert is wonderful on its own, warm or chilled. It's also very good as a topping for cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, Greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.

    Storing leftovers

    You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. They keep well! You can enjoy them cold, straight out of the fridge, or gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, on 50% power.

    Blueberry compote served in a white bowl with a napkin and two spoons.

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    Blueberry Compote.
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    15-Minute Blueberry Compote

    This wonderfully flavorful blueberry compote is made with fresh blueberries and just a touch of sweetener.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 41kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup fresh blueberries (150 grams)
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals about ¼ cup sugar)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place the blueberries, water, lemon juice, and stevia in a small saucepan and mix gently. Heat the mixture over low heat.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the blueberries are very soft and starting to burst. This should take 10-15 minutes, depending on the level of heat you use.
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the compote to slightly cool and thicken, about 2 minutes. Serve alone in dessert bowls, or as a topping.

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    NOTES

    You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. They keep well! You can enjoy them cold, straight out of the fridge, or gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.5g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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