Summer's Best Blueberry Sauce

A delightful homemade blueberry sauce made with fresh blueberries, sweetened with sugar and red currant jelly, and brightened with lemon juice. Perfect for topping desserts, pancakes, or waffles.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup red currant jelly

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    30 min

  2. 2.

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

    5 min