Blueberry sauce

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Blueberry compote, prepared as a cheesecake topping

Blueberry sauce is a sauce prepared using blueberries as a primary ingredient.[1] It is typically prepared as a reduction, and can be used as a dessert sauce or savory sauce depending on the preparation. It can also be used in the preparation of the blueberry Martini.

Preparation

Fresh or

frozen blueberries,[2] and sometimes wild blueberries are used.[3] It may be prepared to have a smooth or chunky texture.[4] Straining the sauce using a sieve to remove particulate matter creates a smooth texture.[5] It can be preserved by freezing for later use.[6]
There are sweet and savory versions of the sauce.

Savory

Roast duck with a savory blueberry sauce

Savory blueberry sauces can be prepared without a sweetener,

duck.[1][8][9] It is sometimes served on the side, rather than atop dishes.[10]

Sweet

Sweet blueberry sauce, also called blueberry compote, may be used as a dessert sauce.[11] Blueberries and water provide the base for the sauce,[12] but after that recipes vary. A sweetener such as sugar is typically used, and lemon juice, orange juice, butter and corn starch are sometimes added.[2][13][10][14][15] A spiced version can be made using cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.[16] Sweet blueberry sauce can be used in or to top desserts such as cheesecake, cake, and ice cream, and on breakfast dishes such as pancakes, waffles and French toast.[17][5][16][18] It can also be used to create a blueberry fool.[19]

Other uses

Blueberry sauce can be used in the preparation of the blueberry Martini cocktail.[6] It can also be used to create a blueberry fool.[19]


Gallery

  • A wild blueberry sauce prepared using whole blueberries
    A wild blueberry sauce prepared using whole blueberries
  • Colostrum pudding, an Icelandic dessert, with cinnamon sugar and a puréed blueberry sauce
    Colostrum pudding, an Icelandic dessert, with cinnamon sugar and a puréed blueberry sauce
  • Blueberry-stuffed French toast, topped with wild Maine blueberry sauce and whole blueberries
    Blueberry-stuffed French toast, topped with wild Maine blueberry sauce and whole blueberries
  • Cheesecake topped with a blueberry sauce
    Cheesecake topped with a blueberry sauce
  • A blueberry Martini
    A blueberry Martini

See also

References

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  3. ^ "Cashew Coconut Cheesecake". Journal Sentinel. March 12, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
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  8. ^ a b c Wine, Thayer (July 21, 1999). "Even chicken gets the blues Blueberry sauce adds zing". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2016. (subscription required)
  9. ^ Lawson, Nigella (May 12, 2010). "Roast Duck With Blueberry Sauce Recipe". The New York Times. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Tribune-Review, The (April 1, 2016). "Lemon and blueberry pair nicely in this lighter take on cheesecake". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  11. ISBN 978-0-14-319457-6
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  12. ^ Gates, Nancy (2005). "The Alaska Almanac". Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. p. 26.
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  17. ISBN 978-0-7611-5952-0
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  18. ISBN 978-1-4185-8045-2
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  19. ^
    ISBN 978-1-60529-232-8
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