Blueberry Compote

Bursting with the sweet tang of blueberries in every bite, this blueberry compote is one of my favorite ways to top a serving of crepes, a no-bake cheesecake, or a bowl of ice cream.

Blueberry Compote

If you love berries anywhere near as much as we do, you’ll want to make this recipe for blueberry compote and then check out a few more of our favorite blueberry recipes! All of these recipes can be made with fresh or frozen berries, making them great options year-round.

The sweet, juicy burst of blueberries complements the subtle tang of buttermilk in this delightfully moist and tender Blueberry Buttermilk Cake. It’s great for snacking or served as a light dessert.

Have you heard of a Blueberry Grunt? It’s an old-fashioned recipe with a sweet blueberry sauce-like filling smothered in flaky, buttery sweet dumplings that get crispy on top with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. Served warm with ice cream, this is a spectacular blueberry treat.

Blueberry Pie Bars are a terrific summer dessert for any picnic, potluck, or party. You can use my easy homemade blueberry pie filling or take a shortcut and use canned pie filling.

With a sweet, buttery, crispy, cake-like topping and a filling of sweet, warm berries, this Blueberry Cobbler is dessert perfection with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Lemon Blueberry Bread is soft, moist, and generously filled with blueberries and bright lemon flavor. This is a quick and easy bread recipe everyone will love.

How to Make Blueberry Compote

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• blueberries
• sugar
• water
• fresh lemon juice

Wondering if you can make this recipe for blueberry compote from frozen blueberries? The answer is yes! You can use either fresh or frozen berries to make compote.

Blueberry Compote Recipe

Combine half of the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously while the sugar melts and the mixture comes to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the berries are bursting and the mixture is thick and bubbling, about 6-8 minutes.

Stir in the remaining berries. Continue cooking, while stirring occasionally, for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Remove from the heat and cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator.

Wondering what to do with blueberry compote? Try it with pancakes, french toast, or waffles. Pour it over a cheesecake, serve it warm over ice cream, or layer it into a cake.

There is no wrong way to enjoy fresh blueberry compote. So, feel free to just grab a spoon!

Bursting with sweet and slightly tart blueberries, this homemade Blueberry Simple Syrup will elevate your lemonades, pancakes, and cocktails with the essence of pure summer goodness.