Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce
45 min.
4
341kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce, a vibrant and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire! This sauce is not only a feast for the eyes with its rich, deep blue hue, but it also bursts with the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh blueberries, making it the perfect companion for a variety of dishes. Whether you're drizzling it over pancakes, swirling it into yogurt, or using it as a topping for desserts, this sauce is sure to elevate your meals.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity and the fact that it caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone at your table can enjoy its deliciousness without worry. With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of red currant jelly, you can create a sauce that is both indulgent and wholesome.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves four, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the fruits of your labor without the last-minute rush. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the taste of summer with this delightful blueberry sauce!

Ingredients

  • cups blueberries fresh ( four)
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup currant jelly red
  • cup sugar 
  • 2.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large saucepan, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar and cornstarch.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  4. Do ahead: Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein1.34%
Fat1.7%
Carbs96.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.27
Glycemic Load
49.99
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.2700000275736%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.52mg
Petunidin
46.66mg
Delphinidin
52.44mg
Malvidin
100.03mg
Peonidin
30.03mg
Catechin
7.83mg
Epigallocatechin
0.98mg
Epicatechin
0.92mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
2.46mg
Myricetin
1.93mg
Quercetin
11.38mg
Gallocatechin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:341.39kcal
17.07%
Fat:0.68g
1.05%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.29%
Carbohydrates:87.33g
29.11%
Net Carbohydrates:83.51g
30.37%
Sugar:75.14g
83.48%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:16.34mg
0.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.2g
2.41%
Vitamin K:28.56µg
27.2%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.46%
Vitamin C:19.13mg
23.19%
Fiber:3.82g
15.27%
Copper:0.13mg
6.72%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.87%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.14%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.23%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4%
Potassium:139.08mg
3.97%
Folate:12.72µg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.17%
Iron:0.55mg
3.08%
Magnesium:11.69mg
2.92%
Phosphorus:22.53mg
2.25%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.98%
Calcium:18.54mg
1.85%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Vitamin A:80.37IU
1.61%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious