This Blueberry Sauce is easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients in 15 minutes. Blueberry sauce is the perfect thick and fruity syrup to add to breakfast foods like pancakes and waffles or desserts like cheesecakes and donuts.
It’s a go-to recipe when blueberries are abundant fresh in season, but you can make this any time of the year with frozen blueberries too!
Why You'll Love This Blueberry Sauce
- Blueberry sauce is simple and easy. This blueberry sauce recipe requires just six ingredients: blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. It’s so easy to make that anyone can do it.
- It’s incredibly fast. This blueberry sauce is ready in less than 15 minutes. This quick topping can take your dessert and breakfast game to the next level in just a few short minutes!
- It’s thick, sweet, and delicious. Cornstarch is an important ingredient because it thickens the sauce. Plus, the consistency of this blueberry sauce can be adjusted to your tastes, which makes this sauce great for anything. Make a thin syrup to drizzle over French Toast or a thick sauce to top on a Blueberry Cheesecake! Your options are limitless.
Ingredient Notes
To make this sweet and easy Blueberry Sauce, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- blueberries - you can make this easy blueberry sauce with fresh or frozen blueberries.
- water
- sugar - feel free to adjust the level of sweetness that you prefer by adding in more or less sugar.
- lemon juice - lemon pairs so well with blueberries, so we added it in. You can substitute this with orange juice for another citrus flavor.
- vanilla extract - adds a boost of flavor, but you can leave it out if you want.
- cornstarch - helps to thicken the sauce.
You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a medium saucepan, and a small mixing bowl.
How to Make the Best Blueberry Sauce
- Cook the ingredients. In a medium saucepan, Add 1.5 cups blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the blueberries start to break apart, stirring constantly.
- Add cornstarch. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir constantly until thickened to a desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Note that the sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Stir in more blueberries. Stir in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Then, transfer the blueberry sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
How to Serve
There are millions of ways you can use blueberry sauce. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this sweet sauce:
- Stirred into Yogurt or Oatmeal.
- On the side of a Charcuterie Board.
- Over French Toast, Waffles, Pancakes, Scones, toast, or custard.
- Mixed into or over cheesecake such as in our Blueberry Cheesecake.
Storing and Reheating
- How to store: Leftover blueberry sauce will last for 5 days in the fridge when stored inside an airtight container.
- How to reheat:
- Reheat in the microwave: In a microwave-safe dish, heat the blueberry sauce in 5-15 second intervals until hot, stirring in between each interval.
- Reheat on the stovetop: Heat blueberry sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently until warm. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
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- Blueberry Crisp
- Classic Blueberry Pie
- Blueberry Biscuits
- Blueberry Oat Squares
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Recipe
Blueberry Sauce
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Blueberry Sauce is easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients in 15 minutes. It’s the perfect thick, fruity syrup to add to breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups blueberries, fresh or frozen, divided
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, Add 1.5 cups blueberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the blueberries start to break apart, stirring constantly.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir constantly until thickened to a desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes. Note that the sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Then, transfer the blueberry sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
How to store: Leftover blueberry sauce will last for 5 days in the fridge when stored inside an airtight container.
How to reheat:
- Reheat in the microwave: In a microwave-safe dish, heat the blueberry sauce in 5-15 second intervals until hot, stirring in between each interval.
- Reheat on the stovetop: Heat blueberry sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently until warm. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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