Blueberry Compote Recipe

Blueberry Compote Recipe

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups blueberries (10 oz)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  1. Boil water, sugar, and zest in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard zest. Stir in blueberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until blueberries begin to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.