Easy Blueberry Compote

Easy blueberry compote uses fresh berries, sugar, and vanilla to make the perfect blueberry topping for cheesecakes, waffles, and more. Ready in minutes, you can whip this up quickly for a last minute way to make breakfast, brunch or dessert extra special.

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Blueberry compote adds an extra layer of yum to your favorite desserts.

I’m not a fan of maple syrup (spent just enough time serving breakfast at Perkins to ruin it), so I prefer either using fresh fruit or blueberry compote on my waffles, pancakes, and other breakfast treats.

And of course, you can top just about any cheesecake with this blueberry compote for a fresh, juicy topping.

Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies

To make blueberry compote, you will need:

• Blueberries – Any fresh berries will work. If you use frozen blueberries, but they might have a slightly different taste and texture and you’ll only use about a tablespoon of water instead of three.
• Water
• Granulated Sugar – You could use an equalivalent amount of sugar substitute if you prefer. You can also skip it altogether for a slightly less sweet compote.
• Vanilla Extract – This is optional, but it adds a nice fresh flavor to the blueberry compote.

Kitchen supplies you’ll need include:

• Small Pot
• Measuring Cups
• Mixing Spoon

How to Make a Blueberry Compote

1. Prepare the berries.

Measure out the blueberries and rinse them off in the sink.

No need to dry them before adding to the pot.

2. Cook the blueberries.

Add the water and sugar to the blueberries in your small pot.

Heat over low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.

You’ll start to see the blueberries release their juices, turning the water a deep purple color.

Keep cooking the blueberries, stirring frequently, until the blueberries start to burst open and break down a bit.

Once this starts to happen, remove from heat.

3. Mix in the vanilla and serve or store.

Once you remove the compote from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract.

Let the compote cool slightly before serving over waffles, pancakes, cheese cake, or other treats.

If you plan to store the compote, you can start to jar it once it has cooled down to about body temperature.

Serving Blueberry Compote

You can serve blueberry compote over waffles, French toast casserole, and blueberry pancakes as an alternative to syrup.

For desserts, it is the perfect blueberry topping on cheesecake – think the blueberry version of this strawberry topping for cheesecake.

If you are looking for a way to add blueberry flavors to baked goods, you can add this blueberry simple syrup to your favorite recipes. (You can also check out raspberry simple syrup or vanilla simple syrup for other easy ways to infuse baked goods and drinks with extra flavor.)

Storing

This berry compote is perfect for making ahead.

You can store compote in a glass mason jar with a lid or any air tight container you have available.

It should stay fresh in the fridge for 5 days or so.

Freezing Instructions

You can also freeze blueberry compote.

To do it, let it cool completely to room temperature.

Once it’s cool, transfer it to a freezer safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months.

The night before you want to enjoy it, transfer it to the fridge to let it thaw overnight.

If needed pop it into the microwave on defrost in the morning to finish defrosting it and you are good to go!

Tips and Tricks

• If you plan to add the vanilla extract, wait until you remove the compote from heat. It can get bitter cooking on the stove top and also evaporate out if you cook with it for too long.
• Don’t cook the blueberry compote higher than medium-low heat. You run a risk of burning the blueberries or sugar if you do.
• Once most of the blueberries start to burst, you should remove the compote from heat. You do not want to cook for too much longer than that to keep the texture of the blueberries. Keep in mind, it will thicken as it cools.
• A delicious variation? Skip the vanilla extract and replace it with the zest from one lemon. It will add a bright background flavor!

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