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Easy Blueberry Compote

Published: Aug 20, 2020 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · 5 Comments

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Make this quick and easy Blueberry Compote with 3 ingredients in just 15 minutes! Use fresh or frozen blueberries and enjoy it with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, toast and much more.

Jar of blueberry compote on a wooden board.

Blueberry Sauce

Blueberry compote is really easy to make, and so versatile! It's quick (ready in just 15 minutes) and you only need 3 simple ingredients.

To make it, just heat it all together until it thickens.

You can use it straight away, store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it.

Then enjoy this simple and delicious blueberry compote on pancakes, ice cream, oatmeal, yogurt, granola etc.. It's great for breakfast or dessert.

We make compote allll the time in my house. It's just so quick and a wonderful way to use up seasonal fruit. Plus, it tastes out-of-this-world amazing!

Think sweet, tangy and thick, with a wonderful texture from the whole berries. Utter bliss, I'm telling ya!

At the weekends, there's often a pot of fruit bubbling on the stove so we have compote for the week. If it's in season, it'll be on my stove being turned into compote at some point!

My favorite ways to enjoy it are in oatmeal or yogurt, while the kids love it on ice cream and pancakes. Soooo good.

Close up of jar of blueberry compote.

Why you'll love this recipe

A tasty and versatile sauce.
Quick to make.
A great way to use up blueberries. Be sure to also try Blueberry Syrup.
3 simple ingredients.
Many ways to use it.

Compote

Compote is similar to jam, but it has far less sugar and you can make it in just 15 minutes.

You can also easily make it in much smaller batches.

It doesn't last as long as it's not a preserve, but it never lasts long in my house anyway - there are just so many uses for it!

You can turn many fruits into compote in minutes. I love adding blackberry compote to yogurt, raspberry compote to cheesecake and mango compote to waffles.

Plum compote is awesome on toast and I love adding pineapple compote to oatmeal.

If you have more blueberries leftover from making this compote recipe, try the in Blueberry Popsicles!

Check out this list of the BEST Fruit Compote Recipes

Blueberries, lemons and sugar on a table.

Ingredients

This is SUCH a simple recipe - but so full of great taste. You only need a few ingredients.

Blueberries - use fresh or frozen berries. Both work perfectly.
Lemon juice - the tart lemon juice really brings out the flavor of the blueberries and cuts through the sweetness.
Sugar - you need far less sugar for compote than for jam. Just enough to sweeten the berries
Water

Step by step tutorial

This is a really easy recipe. Follow these step-by-step photos for perfect results. Then, scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.

Washing blueberries in a colander.

Rinse. the blueberries and pick out any debris.

Blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a pot.

Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water to a pot, stir and bring to the boil.

Cooked blueberries in a pot.

Allow it to boil for 5 minutes.

Pot of blueberry compote.

Reduce the heat to low and let the blueberry sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, and thicken for 10 minutes.

Expert tips

How to thicken compote: Fruit can have different moisture levels. If your compote isn’t thickening (keep in mind that it will thicken further as it cools), add 1 tablespoon cornstarch stirred into 1 tablespoon water (called a 'slurry'), stir it in and simmer for a few minutes. But usually, you don't need to do this. Blueberries and lemon juice have pectin in them, which naturally thickens it.

Serve this compote warm or cold.

You can make compote with fresh, frozen or canned fruit.

Make it vegan: check that your sugar is vegan. In some countries, such as USA, bone char is used in some sugars. Organic sugar generally doesn't. In Australia, UK etc most sugar is vegan.

Storage and freezing

  • Blueberry compote will last in the fridge for up to 5 days
  • This compote can be frozen when it's completely cooled.

Variations

This is such a simple recipe that you can easily add some other flavors to make it extra special. Try these variations:

  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract.
  • Add a cinnamon stick.
  • Try it with orange juice instead of lemon.
  • For adults, add a shot or bourbon, rum or creme de cassis, stirred in at the end.

Uses for Blueberry Compote

There are many ways to use a tasty blueberry compote. Try it:

On ice cream

Swirled into yogurt

In oatmeal

With pancakes (try it on my super-fluffy vegan pancakes)

Spread on toast

Spooned onto French toast

As a cupcake or cake filling

Jar of blueberry sauce with a spoonful on top and pancakes behind.

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Jar of blueberry compote on a wooden board.

Easy Blueberry Compote

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
Make this quick and easy Blueberry Compote with 3 ingredients in just 15 minutes! Use fresh or frozen blueberries and enjoy it with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, toast and much more.
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Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (300g) blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water to a pot, stir and bring to the boil. Allow it to boil for about 5 minutes, stirring often to stop it from scorching.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer and thicken for 10 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools. If necessary, stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1tsp water, add it to the blueberry compote and cook for a further minute.
  • Serve warm or allow to cool and store in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 2 months).

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Notes

There are many ways to use a tasty blueberry compote. Try with ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, toast, French toast, cake filling, cheesecake...
How to thicken compote: Fruit can have different moisture levels. If your compote isn’t thickening (keep in mind that it will thicken further as it cools), add 1 tablespoon cornstarch stirred into 1 tablespoon water (called a 'slurry'), stir it in and simmer for a few minutes.
Serve this compote warm or cold.
Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Carlin Curtis

    January 19, 2025 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    A simple and delicious recipe. I use blueberries and raspberries together. Great for berries that are getting a little too old or soft. Wonderful on cottage cheese or yogurt. Also great on vanilla ice cream! Thank you for posting!!

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  2. Suzy

    August 20, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    We love making compote! It goes so well over pancakes or ice cream! This is delicious!

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  3. Sisley White

    August 20, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    I adore this blueberry compote. I pretend it's to go on my porridge or on pancakes at the weekend but I've also eaten it out of the container it's so good.

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  4. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

    August 20, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    This compote is perfect for so many different things - we love it on pancakes and oatmeal!

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  5. Emily

    August 20, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    This blueberry compote is so easy to make and so delicious! We love eating it on waffles with fresh whipped cream!

    Reply

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