Blueberry Compote

Simple Blueberry Compote Recipe

I love to make compote with fresh berries to serve over crepes, whole wheat pancakes, protein waffles, or oatmeal. While you can use blackberries and raspberries, I think this blueberry compote is my absolute favorite. Since blueberries tend to be sweet to begin with, you don’t need all that much sugar!

What You’ll Need

Let’s get to it! Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make your own blueberry compote. Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Fresh blueberries – You can use frozen when fresh blueberries aren’t in season—I love the bags of frozen wild blueberries.
• Sugar – This isn’t just for sweetness; it also makes the compote thick and jammy. Monk fruit sweetener also works great if you want to make it sugar-free.
• Water – You need to add a small amount of liquid to help your blender work.

How to Make Blueberry Compote

Here’s a quick overview of the steps involved in making this blueberry compote recipe. See the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

1. Process. Add the blueberries, water, and sugar to a blender and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
2. Heat. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the blueberry compote thickens and coats a spoon.
3. Serve. Spoon the warm compote over whatever you like!

Variations

• Make it gingery. Add grated ginger to the compote for a little bit of warmth.
• Add some citrus. Replace the water with orange or lemon juice, and stir orange or lemon zest into the blueberry compote mixture after pouring it into the pan.
• Try other berries. Swap half of the blueberries for raspberries or blackberries for a mixed berry compote.
• Add fresh herbs. Simmer the compote with a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary to infuse it with flavor.
• Scrape in a vanilla bean. For another layer of flavor, scrape the inside of a vanilla bean into the compote.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some of my favorite ways to use this blueberry fruit compote recipe:

• Breakfast foods. Spoon this compote over cottage cheese, yogurt, yogurt waffles, and pancakes.
• Parfaits. Layer blueberry compote with plain Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit.
• Cakes. Top this easy blueberry buttermilk cake or cottage cheese cheesecake.
• Ice cream. Banana nice cream is even better with a spoonful of fruit compote.
• Other desserts. Czech crepes, vanilla bean panna cotta, or even store-bought angel foods cake!

Proper Storage

• Fridge. Transfer the compote to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate for up to a week.
• Freeze. You can freeze your compote in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in a bowl of warm water or the refrigerator before serving.
• Reheat. Leftover blueberry compote can be enjoyed cold, or you can warm it in a saucepan set over low heat or in the microwave.

More Recipes With Blueberries

• Blueberry Galette
• Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
• Red, White and Blueberry Trifle
• Blueberry Scones
• Tropical Mango Blueberry Lassi