RCI-SC.005.0049.001
Fresh Blueberry Sauce
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Makes 4 cups.
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 5 cups
- 2 tbsp
- 1 cup
- 1½ tsp
- 1 cup
- 2 tbsp
Method
1
Combine the fresh blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.
2 minutes
2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to burst and release their juices.
5 minutes
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour with a splash of cold water until a smooth, lump-free slurry forms.
2 minutes
4
Slowly pour the flour slurry into the simmering blueberry mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
1 minutes
5
Continue to simmer the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a pourable yet cohesive consistency.
5 minutes
6
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding a little more sugar or lemon juice as desired.
1 minutes
7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before using or storing.
15 minutes
8
Transfer the finished blueberry sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use as a cocktail mixer or topping.