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Crushed-Blueberry Sauce

By Abby Dodge

3.9

(16)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 cups fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed (13 to 14 ounces), divided
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Combine 11/2 cups blueberries and all remaining ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to simmer, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until berries are very soft and liquid is syrupy, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; add remaining blueberries. Using back of spoon, gently press fresh blueberries against side of pan until lightly crushed. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Serve chilled or rewarm before serving, if desired.

TagsFruit DessertDessertSauceBlueberryBerryFruitBreakfastDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMeal PrepMake Ahead30 Minutes or LessSimmerSummerBon Appétit
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