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Compote · From Bladwijzer

Blueberry compote

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 4 people
• Time: 15 min
• From: Highbush blueberry

Ingredients

• 500 g blueberries
• 2 to 3 tbsp sugar or honey
• juice and zest of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water

Method

1. Heat the blueberries with the sugar, lemon juice and zest until they burst, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the cornflour mixture and cook for another minute until the compote thickens.
3. Leave to cool; the compote will thicken a little more.
4. Lovely with yoghurt, pancakes, rice pudding or waffles.

Storing: 4 to 5 days in the fridge, or up to 6 months frozen in portions.