Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Heat blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat for 7-9 minutes until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir the dry mixture into the cooked blueberries until combined.
- Continue cooking and stirring until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Allow to cool before transferring to glass jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. If using frozen blueberries, ensure they are thawed to avoid excess water in your filling.