Blueberry sauce is a sauce prepared using blueberries as a primary ingredient.[1] It is typically prepared as a reduction, and can be used as a dessert sauce or savory sauce depending on the preparation. It can also be used in the preparation of the blueberry Martini.
Fresh or frozen blueberries,[2] and sometimes wild blueberries are used.[3] The sauce may be prepared to have a smooth or chunky texture.[4] Straining the sauce using a sieve to remove particulate matter creates a smooth texture.[5] It can be preserved by freezing for later use.[6] There are sweet and savory versions of the sauce.
Savory blueberry sauces can be prepared without a sweetener,[7] or with a small amount of sweetener,[1][8] and additional ingredients used can include cider vinegar, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper and corn starch.[1][8] The sauce is used to top various savory dishes such as roasted pork, chicken, lamb and duck.[1][8][9] It is sometimes served on the side, rather than atop dishes.[10]
Sweet blueberry sauce, also called blueberry compote, may be used as a dessert sauce.[11] Blueberries and water provide the base for the sauce,[12] but beyond that recipes vary. A sweetener such as sugar is typically used, and lemon juice, orange juice, butter and corn starch are sometimes added.[2][13][10][14][15] A spiced version can be made using cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.[16] Sweet blueberry sauce can be used in or to top desserts such as cheesecake, cake, and ice cream, and on breakfast dishes such as pancakes, waffles and French toast.[17][5][16][18] It can also be used to create a blueberry fool.[19]
Blueberry sauce can be used in the preparation of the blueberry Martini cocktail.[6] It can also be used to create a blueberry fool.[19]
