Ingredients Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Berry Recipes Healthy Blueberry Recipes Easy 3-Ingredient Blueberry Compote 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review Fresh blueberry compote is nice to have on hand to bake with a streusel topping, make a blueberry crumble or stir into overnight oats. The natural flavor of fresh summer blueberries comes through with just a pinch of salt and a little sugar. If blueberries are out of season, you can use frozen blueberries in their place. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 24, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 cups blueberries, divided 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions Stir water, sugar, salt and 1 cup blueberries together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the liquid is glazy, about 7 minutes. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Add the remaining 1 cup blueberries; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they're softened but haven't burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes, before serving. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 51 Calories 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1/4 cup Calories 51 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 10g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 1g 2% Vitamin A 40IU 1% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 5mcg 1% Vitamin K 14mcg 12% Sodium 74mg 3% Calcium 5mg 0% Magnesium 5mg 1% Potassium 59mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.