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Blueberry Compote Topping

A perfect, healthy blueberry topping for pancakes, waffles, cakes, and ice cream.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries (or 12 oz bag of frozen blueberries)
  • 3-4 tbsp sugar, honey or date syrup
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested

Instructions
 

  • Add blueberries, 3 tbsp of sugar (or sweetener of choice), lemon juice, and zest to a small saucepan.
  • Simmer on low to medium low heat until blueberries begin to break down. At this time, remove 2 tbsp of blueberry juice from the bottom of the pan and set aside for use in pancake batter.
  • Continue simmering while stirring frequently as the blueberries continue to break down.
  • Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
  • When compote has reached desired thickness, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Store in refrigerator.
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