Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice ((approx. 3 oranges))
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 half-pints fresh blueberries ((6 oz. is a half-pint))
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • lemon zest from 1-2 lemons ((optional))

Instruction

  • Add orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch to a medium saucepan, whisk until cornstarch is dissolved and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Boil approximately 5 minutes, or until thickened then add blueberries and simmer 5 minutes or until a few berries have burst but most are still whole. Stir in vanilla.
  • Taste and add lemon zest from 1 lemon if desired for more tang.
  • Serve immediately for warm syrup/sauce or chill in the refrigerator in an airtight container for cheesecake topping. Blueberry Syrup will thicken as it chills.