Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups (340 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (14 g) cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon or 6 g), optional

Instruction

  • Add the blueberries, 1/2 cup (118 ml) water along with the sugar and lemon juice to a medium sized saucepan. Turn the heat to medium, stirring often until the mixture reaches a low soft boil.
  • Mix up the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of water until combined in a small dish or bowl then slowly stream the cornstarch into the blueberry mix while stirring carefully to not smash the blueberries.
  • Cook while stirring gently until the mixture thickens, about 2-5 minutes, or until your desired thickness.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and optional zest.