Blueberry sauce is a

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prepared using blueberries as a primary ingredient. It is typically prepared as a reduction, and can be used as a

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or savory sauce depending on the preparation. It can also be used in the preparation of the blueberry

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Preparation

Fresh or frozen blueberries, and sometimes wild blueberries are used. It may be prepared to have a smooth or chunky texture. Straining the sauce using a

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to remove particulate matter creates a smooth texture. It can be preserved by freezing for later use. There are sweet and savory versions of the sauce.

Savory

Duck Roast with Blueberry Sauce, Side of Snap Peas

Savory blueberry sauces can be prepared without a sweetener, or with a small amount of sweetener, and additional ingredients used can include cider vinegar,

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and corn starch. The sauce is used to top various savory dishes such as roasted

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and

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. It is sometimes served on the side, rather than atop dishes.

Sweet

Sweet blueberry sauce, also called blueberry compote, may be used as a

. Blueberries and water provide the base for the sauce, but after that recipes vary. A sweetener such as sugar is typically used, and lemon juice,

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and corn starch are sometimes added. A spiced version can be made using cloves, cinnamon and

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. Sweet blueberry sauce can be used in or to top desserts such as cheesecake, cake, and

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, and on breakfast dishes such as

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and French toast. It can also be used to create a blueberry

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Other uses

Blueberry sauce can be used in the preparation of the blueberry

cocktail. It can also be used to create a blueberry

Gallery

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pudding, an Icelandic dessert, with cinnamon sugar and a

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