Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce

Name: Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2½ cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 cups fresh blueberries; ¼ cup red currant jelly

A delightful homemade blueberry sauce made with fresh blueberries, sweetened with sugar and red currant jelly, and brightened with lemon juice. Perfect for topping desserts, pancakes, or waffles.

8 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2½ cups water
•1 cup sugar
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•2 teaspoons cornstarch
•4 cups fresh blueberries
•¼ cup red currant jelly

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large saucepan, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar and cornstarch. Add blueberries and jelly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to scant 4 cups, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
30 min
2.
Do ahead: Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before serving, if desired.
5 min