Vanilla Blueberry Sauce
It doesn't get much better than warm blueberry sauce cascading down lemon bars as an end of summer sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 c. water
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 T. lemon juice
- 1 T. cornstarch
- 1 T. cold water
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- pinch lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan and stir gently over medium heat. Do not allow it to boil.
- Meanwhile, stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small ramekin.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the blueberry mixture stirring slowly while it thickens.
- Stir for about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla and lemon zest.
- Serve warm.
Notes
I prefer a heavy vanilla flavor. If you don't, cut it to 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
If you don't like lemon, try orange juice instead.
Some cooks strain the sauce through a sieve, but I like my sauce with softened berries.
Stores best in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you don't like lemon, try orange juice instead.
Some cooks strain the sauce through a sieve, but I like my sauce with softened berries.
Stores best in an airtight container in the refrigerator.