Description
This easy Lemon Zest Gloss blueberry sauce is a sweet and tangy addition perfect for elevating everyday meals and desserts. It’s a foolproof, vibrant recipe that captures the taste of summer any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (280g) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 0.25 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 small lemon)
- 0.25 cup (60ml) water
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium 10-inch saucepan, combine 2 cups blueberries, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 0.25 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer Gently: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 8-10 minutes until berries soften and burst and sauce thickens slightly. Mash some berries for a chunkier texture if desired. If too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more water.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached (it should lightly coat the back of a spoon).
- Stir in Zest: Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest to keep the lemon flavor bright and fresh.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sauce cool slightly in the saucepan before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add more cornstarch slurry (half the original amount). If too thick, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water or orange juice. Adjust texture by mashing more/less, or use an immersion blender for a smoother sauce. Consider using maple syrup or honey as sugar alternatives. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: blueberry sauce, lemon zest, easy, homemade, sweet, tangy, fruit sauce, dessert topping, breakfast condiment