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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    15-Minute Easy Blueberry Compote Recipe

    Published: May 21, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    An easy 3-ingredient blueberry compote recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries in just 15 minutes.

    The quick blueberry compote is delicious on pancakes and scones, drizzled over ice cream, or swirled through plain vanilla cheesecake. It also makes a fabulous topping to waffles and french toast, not to mention stirred through porridge and yogurt for breakfast.

    Blueberry compote in a jar.

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    This fruit compote is perfect for using up the abundance of blueberries during the summer months, but it can also be made with frozen blueberries for year-round enjoyment.

    Plus, it's a much simpler and faster alternative to making blueberry jam!

    👩‍🍳 Love compote? Try my easy blackcurrant compote too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make blueberry compote
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • More blueberry recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. It can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, cakes, and so much more.
    2. The compote requires only a handful of ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to make.
    3. Making blueberry compote at home allows you to control the amount of sugar and other ingredients added to it.
    4. If you have an abundance of blueberries, making compote is a great way to use them up before they go bad. The compote is freezer-friendly too!
    5. Frozen blueberries can be used to make blueberry compote, which means you can enjoy it even when fresh blueberries are out of season.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients for blueberry compote.

    Blueberries - fresh or frozen can be used for the compote.

    Lemon - the juice of half a lemon in needed for flavour, and the natural pectin helps to thicken the compote. Make it extra lemony by adding the grated zest of the lemon!

    Sugar - blueberries are naturally quite sweet, so you only need a small amount of granulated sugar.

    Water - to help soften the fruit.

    🔪 How to make blueberry compote

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Place the blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a pan and bring to a boil (stirring frequently).

    Two: Turn down the heat to low and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes until the fruit is soft and thickened.

    Three: Allow it to cool before refrigerating.

    Step by step photo instructions for making the blueberry compote.

    Top Tips

    • For a chunkier compote, remove the blueberries with a slotted spoon halfway through cooking and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Take off the heat, add the blueberries back in and allow to cool.
    • To thicken the blueberry compote (remembering it will continue to thicken upon cooling), spoon 1 tablespoon of the blueberry juice into a small bowl and whisk with 1 tablespoon of cornflour. Whisk this back into the compote, simmer for 2 minutes, and watch it thicken!
    • If storing the compote in glass jars, make sure they have been sterilised first.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    You can use fruit compotes in so many ways!

    • Stirred through Greek yogurt, porridge or granola.
    • Drizzled on pancakes (check out my what to serve with pancakes post for more topping inspiration), or scones.
    • Spooned on ice cream.
    • Spread on toast, waffles and crumpets.
    • Swirled over or into cheesecake (why not replace the red cherry pie filling in my cherry cheesecake with the blueberry compote?)
    • Used as a filling for turnovers, cakes or sweet pastries.

    📖 Variations

    • Make it extra lemony by adding the zest of half a lemon. Vanilla extract, grated ginger, or cinnamon could also be used for flavouring.
    • Swap the lemon for orange or lime.
    • For a tarter, less sweet compote reduce the sugar to one tablespoon. You could also use light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
    • Try different berries. Raspberries or blackberries would work well.
    Blueberry compote in jar and spooned onto pancakes.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - The homemade blueberry compote can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Freeze - It can also be frozen for up to 6 months. Ensure the compote has cooled to room temperature, before placing it in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready to use your frozen blueberry compote, simply remove it from the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Once it has thawed, it can be used in the same way as fresh compote.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is the difference between a coulis and compote?

    A compote is where fresh or dried fruits have been slowly cooked in a sugar syrup. Coulis on the other hand is a thinner, pureed and strained fruit sauce.

    What is a compote?

    A compote is a simple chunky fruit sauce made with chopped or whole fresh (or frozen) fruit and, sugar or sweetener, and cooked briefly on the stove. Compote should be chunky and not pureed.

    What are some alternative sweeteners that can be used in a sugar-free blueberry compote?

    If you are looking to make a sugar-free blueberry compote, there are several alternative sweeteners that you can use. These include stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit sweetener. Keep in mind that these sweeteners may have a slightly different flavour than sugar, so you may need to adjust the amount used to taste.

    What are some different ways to sweeten blueberry compote?

    Granulated sugar or caster sugar are traditional sweeteners for blueberry compote and widely used in recipes.

    Honey is a natural sweetener that can add a unique flavour to blueberry compote. It's also a healthier alternative to granulated sugar.

    Maple syrup is another natural sweetener that can add a rich, sweet flavour to blueberry compote.

    Agave nectar is a natural sweetener that is similar in consistency to honey. It has a milder flavour than honey and is often used as a vegan alternative to honey.

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    Recipe

    Blueberry compote in glass jar.
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    5 from 6 votes

    15 Minute Easy Blueberry Compote Recipe

    An easy 3-ingredient blueberry compote recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries in just 15 minutes.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 1 minute minute
    Cook Time 14 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 39kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Saucepan
    • Measuring Jug
    • Citrus Juicer

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 350 g Blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Lemon juice only
    • 1 tablespoon Water

    Instructions

    • Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir frequently to prevent the blueberries from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
      350 g Blueberries, 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar, ½ Lemon, 1 tablespoon Water
    • As soon as it has reached boiling point, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
    • Take the pan off the heat and allow the compote to cool before refrigerating in sterilised jars or an air-tight container.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • For a chunkier compote, remove the blueberries with a slotted spoon halfway through cooking and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Take off the heat, add the blueberries back in, and allow to cool.
    • To thicken the blueberry compote (remembering it will continue to thicken on cooling), spoon 1 tablespoon of the blueberry juice into a small bowl and whisk with 1 tablespoon of cornflour. Whisk this back into the compote, simmer for 2 minutes, and watch it thicken!
    • If storing the compote in glass jars, make sure they have been sterilised first.
     
    Variations:
    • Make it extra lemony by adding the zest of half a lemon.
    • Swap the lemon for orange or lime.
    • For a tarter, less sweet compote reduce the sugar by half to one tablespoon.
    • Try different berries. Raspberries or blackberries would work well.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    15 Minute Easy Blueberry Compote Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    39
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    43
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    25
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dannii

      August 19, 2021 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat homemade compote on pancakes and waffles. The perfect way to start the day.

      Reply
    2. Danielle Wolter

      August 19, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! Definitely going to be making it over and over again. Love it!

      Reply
    3. Tavo

      August 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this compote! thanks for sharing, it was delicious!

      Reply
    4. Cathleen

      August 19, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      I have so many blueberries in the fridge, so I know what I am doing this weekend! Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    5. Beth

      August 19, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love how simple and easy this compote is! Such a great and very delicious recipe especially for pancakes or ice cream! My family is going to use this so fast!

      Reply
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