Orange-Blueberry Sauce

Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with our tantalizing Orange-flavored Blueberry Sauce topping. This refreshing fruity accompaniment is perfect for any dessert or simply drizzled over your favorite ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes.

For an extra treat, enjoy a heaped tablespoonful of warm sauce with a hot coffee. The brightness and citrusy burst of flavor will transport your taste buds to sunny orchards and lazy spring and summer afternoons.

Ingredients For Orange-Blueberry Sauce

• Blueberries: The star ingredient. Give vibrant color, natural sweetness, and a burst of fruity flavor.
• Orange Juice: Sweet orange such as Navel, infuses sauce with refreshing citrusy flavors.
• Honey: Or maple syrup; as a natural sweetener. It adds a subtle fruity-floral flavor.
• Lemon Juice: Adds acidity, brightness, and helps balance the sweetness of the sauce.
• Cinnamon: Brings aromatic fruity flavors with hints of spice and warmth to the sauce.
• Cornstarch: Acts as a thickening agent keeps sauce smooth and velvety, even when reheated.

Orange-Blueberry Sauce Recipe

• 3 cups (450g) fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup (4 fl.oz./120ml) fresh orange juice from 2 Navel oranges
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon (5ml) raw honey or maple syrup, to taste
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon (3g) cornstarch (leveled)
• 1-2 (3-inch/3g) sticks of cinnamon or ½ teaspoon (1.3g) of ground cinnamon

Recommended Equipment

• Saucepan with a tight-fitting lid for cooking the sauce.
• Mason jar with a tight seal for storing the sauce.

How To Make Orange-Blueberry Sauce

Prepare Ingredients: Wash and sort through fresh blueberries, discarding any bruised or spoiled berries. Cut and juice the fresh lemon and Navel orange.

Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, orange juice, raw honey (or sweetener of choice), and add a cinnamon stick if using. If you’re using ground cinnamon, you’ll add it a bit later.

Make Slurry: Whisk lemon juice with cornstarch until smooth, and add the slurry to the pan, this will thicken the sauce as it cooks.

Cook Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low (#3), and cook for about 5 minutes until the blueberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.

Add Ground Cinnamon: If using ground cinnamon, stir it into the sauce during the last minute of cooking.

Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or your preferred sweetener, if needed.

Remove Cinnamon Stick: If you used a cinnamon stick, remove it from the sauce.

Note: The sauce’s consistency will thicken upon cooling. If it’s too thin, simmer it for a bit longer to allow it to thicken further. Conversely, if it becomes too thick, you can add a splash of orange juice to thin it out.

Cool and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Enjoy the warm sauce as a topping, or transfer it to a mason jar or another airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe Tips For Best Results

• Blueberries: If possible, use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
• Adjust Taste: Add more honey for a sweeter taste or lemon juice for a tart contrast.
• Consistency: Note that the sauce’s consistency will thicken upon cooling.
• Cinnamon: If using ground cinnamon, add it toward the end of cooking to maintain its flavor.
• Cooking: Maintain medium-low heat to avoid burning the sauce.

Storage & Serving

Storage: Store the cooled sauce in an airtight container or Mason jar with a tight-sealing lid in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Serving: Enjoy the sauce cold or reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.

Yields: 2 1/4 cups / 530 grams in total.
Servings: 10 servings of 2 tablespoons / 53 grams each as a topping.

Serving Suggestions

• Dessert: Serve over yogurt, ice cream, or fruit bowls for a fruity and indulgent dessert.
• Breakfast: Swirl into oatmeal, cereal, or granola for a refreshing and nutritious breakfast.
• Drizzle Sauce over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a delightful morning treat.
• Topping: Use as a topping for cheesecakes, cakes, or other desserts for a burst of flavor.
• Gift: Package sauce in a decorative jar and gift it to friends or family as a warm gift they’ll love.

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