Blueberry sauce, light and fruity

Light, fruity blueberry sauce

Sauces

Fresh or frozen blueberries cooked with sugar and lemon juice, then strained to create a fruity sauce, which is perfect as a topping for desserts.

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This blueberry sauce is used to decorate glasses and desserts. It can be prepared in just a few minutes, using very few ingredients.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time12 min
  • Total22 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooked over low heat
  • Estimated cost$0.73 $0.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.58
  • $0.04
  • $0.11

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the blueberries with the sugar and lemon juice. ≈ 4 min
  2. Place the blueberries over medium or low heat and gently mash them with a wooden spoon. Cook until they are soft.
  3. Let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes over low heat, until the sauce thickens slightly and leaves a trail when you drag a spoon through it.
  4. Strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the skins and seeds, then let it cool.

The bill

Light, fruity blueberry sauce

  • 100 g of fresh or frozen blueberries$0.58
  • 65 grams of sugar$0.04
  • The juice of half a fresh lemon$0.11

Total$0.73

that's $0.18 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 100 g of fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 65 grams of sugar
  • The juice of half a fresh lemon

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