Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cups blueberries
• ¼ cup water
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons cold water
• 1 Tablespoon salted butter
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ((see note))

Steps

1. 1

   Combine blueberries, ¼ cup water, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Stir frequently until the blueberries release their juices (about 5-7 minutes). Feel free to use your spoon or spatula to squish the berries against the side of the saucepan to encourage them to break down further.

3. 3

   Separately, in a small dish, whisk together cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons cold water until completely combined.

4. 4

   Add the cornstarch mixture into the blueberry mixture and stir well.

5. 5

   Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a rolling boil and then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce coats the bottom of a metal spoon.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract and stir until butter is melted.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy. If your sauce becomes too thick you can always add water while the mixture is still hot to make it thinner, but be sure to only add a teaspoon or two at a time until desired consistency is reached. Blueberry sauce is best served warm.