Blueberry-Lemon Sauce

Name: Blueberry-Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup water; 2½ cups fresh blueberries; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

A vibrant sauce combining fresh blueberries and lemon for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or desserts.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 tablespoons sugar
•4 teaspoons cornstarch
•4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
•1 cup water
•2½ cups fresh blueberries
•1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice in medium saucepan until cornstarch dissolves. Add 1 cup water and half of blueberries. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, crushing blueberries coarsely with potato masher. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups blueberries and grated lemon peel.Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring sauce to room temperature or rewarm before using.
15 min