Name: Fresh Blueberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries (about 1 pint; can also use raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or pitted cherries); 1/2 cup apple juice (or pomegranate juice); 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch); 1 tbsp maple syrup (can substitute agave nectar, add more to taste)

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When fresh berries are in season, there's nothing better to serve over cakes, pies, or nondairy ice cream than this Fresh Blueberry Sauce.

blueberry sauce being served over ice cream

This is one of the simplest and most delicious ways to use up an abundance of blueberries! This simple sauce cooks up in just 15 minutes and is delicious served over cold vanilla ice cream or atop pancakes or waffles.

You can even swap the berries or use a mixture of fresh raspberries, strawberries, or even ripe cherries for a completely new twist!

fresh berry sauce over nondairy ice cream detail

Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.

Recipe

Fresh Blueberry Sauce

This fresh blueberry sauce is quick, easy, and perfect for summer!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: blueberry sauce, how to make berry sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries about 1 pint; can also use raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or pitted cherries
½ cup apple juice or pomegranate juice
2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
1 tbsp maple syrup can substitute agave nectar, add more to taste

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Instructions

Wash the blueberries well.
Combine the blueberries in a medium-sized saucepan with apple juice. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all the berries have softened and burst.
Dissolve the arrowroot powder in a small amount of cold water (1-2 tbsp). Stir slowly into the berry mixture and simmer for another minute or so, until it has thickened.
Stir in the maple syrup or your sweetener of choice. Add additional sweetener, to taste. Let the blueberry sauce cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

This sauce can be made with other types of berries as well. Use small berries such as blueberries or raspberries whole. If using strawberries, remove hulls and chop strawberries into approximately ½-inch chunks.