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Blueberry Compote

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This recipe was created to accompany Lemon Macaroon Ice Cream</epirecipelink>.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups blueberries or frozen, thawed

Preparation

  1. Stir water, sugar and juice in saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add berries; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.

TagsCompoteCondimentFruit DessertDessertSauceBlueberryBerryFruitLemonCitrusGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerSummerBon Appétit
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