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Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce

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Summer's Best Blueberry SauceGary Moss

Pancakes, ice cream, pound cake, fresh fruit—they all just got a little bit better.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups fresh blueberries (about four 1/2-pint containers)
1/4 cup red currant jelly

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large saucepan, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar and cornstarch. Add blueberries and jelly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to scant 4 cups, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Do ahead: Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before serving, if desired.

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