Canned blueberries in syrup
A Serbian winter preserve: sweetened blueberries that release their juice, placed in jars with their own syrup, and then pasteurized.
This blackberry compote is a traditional dessert that is easy to store. It pairs well with plain yogurt or pancakes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Resting1 hr
- Total2 hr 30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories421 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodPasteurization
- Estimated cost$6.34 $0.79 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $5.80
- $0.54
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the blueberries, sort them, and drain them very carefully: there should be no water remaining. ≈ 2 min
- Place them in a large bowl, sprinkle with sugar, and gently mix without crushing them. Let them rest for 1 hour to allow them to release their juice.
- Remove the blueberries from the juice, place them in jars, and cover them with the juice. If there isn’t enough juice, top up each jar with a little water. ≈ 3 min
- Close the jars and pasteurize them for about 30 minutes.
The bill
Canned blueberries in syrup
- 1 kilogram of blueberries$5.80
- 700 g of sugar$0.54
Total$6.34
that's $0.79 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 421 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100.5 g |
| Sugars | 99.7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0.01 g |
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