Easy Blueberry Compote

This wonderfully flavorful blueberry compote is made with fresh blueberries and just a touch of sweetener. It's ready in 15 minutes!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 41kcal

Place the blueberries, water, lemon juice, and sweetener in a small saucepan and mix gently. Heat the mixture over low heat.
1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite
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 heat level you use.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the compote to slightly cool and thicken for about 2 minutes. Serve alone in dessert bowls or as a topping.

There's no need to add powdered sugar. Powdered sugar contains cornstarch that acts as a thickener. But I use just a touch of sweetener plus some lemon juice, with wonderful results. The compote is perfectly thick and syrupy.
Stevia is not for everyone. It has a herbal aftertaste that some people perceive as bitterness. You can replace it with about ½ teaspoon of this concentrated monk fruit sweetener or with any sweetener equal to ¼ cup of sugar. If you use honey, start with 2 tablespoons, as it's intensely sweet. Remember that sweetness is a personal preference, so please use this recipe as a guide and adjust to taste.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can enjoy them cold, straight out of the fridge, or gently reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. To freeze it, I suggest freezing it in small containers or an ice cube tray. This will enable you to defrost a small amount each time.