Name: 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 1/4 cup + 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp water; cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp water + 1 tbsp cornstarch); 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of warm vanilla flavor, this 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce is quick and easy to make. We love to drizzle this homemade blueberry sauce on top of ice cream, pound cake, oatmeal and yogurt!

Homemade 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce is a fruity topping that is perfect to drizzle on pound cake, swirl into yogurt or dollop onto ice cream. This fresh blueberry sauce is glossy, gorgeous and packed with bright blueberry flavor!

Can you get a load of that? That big beautiful puddle of fruity homemade blueberry sauce just sliding over slices of fresh pound cake?! That is a seriously gorgeous sight. With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes, you can whip up one of my favorite go to desserts for easy entertaining or last minute guests.

Homemade 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce is a bright, berry topping that is perfect for pound cake, ice cream and yogurt. This homemade blueberry sauce can be used as a fruit filling for cakes, a swirl for pancakes or an add in for delicious blueberry cheesecake!

You all know that I am a big fan of living in Florida. So when I can grab gorgeous homegrown, Fresh from Florida blueberries at my local Publix, I am a happy, happy camper.

Fresh from Florida blueberries are in season and the key ingredient in this 10 minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce!

In season produce is fresher, less expensive, more nutritious and a great way to support local farms and growers. Our Florida farmers make it easy to eat fresh produce year-round. So while you're at the grocery store, keep an eye out for this in season produce:

Blueberries
Watermelon
Sweet Corn
Bell Peppers

Now, let's talk about this homemade vanilla blueberry sauce.

This 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce is packed with fruity blueberry flavor and a hint of warm vanilla. This homemade blueberry sauce is amazing on ice cream, pound cake, oatmeal and yogurt. Swirl it into pancake batter, layer it in cakes or just eat this blueberry sauce by the spoonful!

Gorgeous. Glossy. Deep purple. Bursting with berries and vanilla. This blueberry sauce will be your new BFF.

Ingredients

blueberries
sugar
cornstarch
vanilla extract

Step by step

Bring blueberries, sugar, and water to a boil.
Smash blueberries as the mixture cooks.
Lower heat, then add a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and water).
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

Serving suggestions

While blueberry is often paired with lemon, I love the depth of flavor that this homemade blueberry sauce has thanks to a little vanilla extract. Here are some ideas for this sweet fruity sauce:

Swirl it into plain yogurt
Serve it over pound cake
Slather it on toast
Stir it into oatmeal
Drizzle it over ice cream
Add it between layered cakes
Pour it into pancake or muffin batter
Turn plain cheesecake into an impressive dessert

Bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of warm vanilla flavor, this 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce is quick and easy to make.

This 10 Minute Vanilla Blueberry Sauce also makes a really delicious gift. Grab a basket and fill it with a pound cake, a jar of your homemade blueberry sauce and some pretty disposable plates, napkins and silverware for a hostess or housewarming gift!