Blueberry Compote

Steps

1. 1Add ½ cup water, 3 cups blueberries, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to heavy saucepan and stir to incorporate. Place saucepan on stovetop over high heat.
2. 2Bring mixture to rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat under saucepan to medium-low. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture is mostly liquid and blueberries have burst.
3. 3Add remaining 1 cup blueberries to saucepan and stir to incorporate. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture achieves deep violet color.
4. 4Remove saucepan from heat and set aside. Let mixture cool to desired temperature, then serve warm or at room temp.