Blueberry Sauce in 15 Minutes | Healthy, Refined Sugar-Free

Healthy blueberry sauce in a jar, perfect Thick, glossy and jammy, refined sugar-free topping with blueberries that stay mostly whole. Using for pancakes, yoghurt, desserts, or toast. Paleo, naturally sweetened with honey and monkfruit sweetener

Blueberry Sauce in 15 Minutes | Healthy, Refined Sugar-Free

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

A thick, glossy blueberry sauce that’s naturally sweet, bright, and perfectly spoonable, with berries that stay mostly whole.Refined sugar-free and ready fast, it’s the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, yoghurt, oatmeal, desserts, or toast.2 servings (about 2 tbsp each)

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dessert Sauce, Healthy Dessert, Topping

Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan Option

Servings 24

Calories 34 kcal

Ingredients

800 g frozen blueberries about 5 1/2 cups
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup monkfruit sweetener about 40 g, depending on brand
1/4 cup honey about 85 g
2.5 tbsp arrowroot starch
4 tbsp water

Instructions

Cook the Blueberries
Add the frozen blueberries to a saucepan over medium heat.Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and monk fruit sweetener.Bring to a gentle simmer.
Make the Slurry
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot starch with the water until completely smooth.
Thicken the Sauce
Pour the slurry into the simmering blueberries while stirring continuously.Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.
Spoon test: Dip a clean spoon into the sauce and let it cool for a few seconds. Run your finger across the back of the spoon. If the line stays clean and doesn’t run back together, the sauce is ready.
Cool and Serve
Remove from heat and let it cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools. Enjoy

Notes

Cornstarch option:You can replace arrowroot with cornstarch (same amount) if you do not mind the extra carbs.

Nutrition per serving: 1 of 24 servings

Calories: 34 kcal, Protein: 0.3 g, Carbohydrate: 8.8 g, Net Carb: 8.0 g, Sugars: 6.4 g, Fat: 0.1 g, Saturated Fat: 0.0 g, Fiber: 0.8 g, Sodium: 0 mg

Note: This recipe yields approximately 3 cups of sauce, or 24 servings at 2 tablespoons each.

Nutrition Facts Notes:

✔️ Standard serving size is 2 tablespoons, ideal as a topping for pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or cheesecake

✔️ For a more generous portion, 1/4 cup can be served over desserts or breakfast bowls

✔️ Refined sugar-free recipe, sweetened with honey and monkfruit

✔️ Monkfruit does not contribute calories or carbohydrates

✔️ Honey is the primary source of natural sugars

✔️ Blueberries provide antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, and natural fiber

✔️ Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce and adds a small amount of carbohydrates

✔️ Lemon juice and zest brighten the flavor and help balance sweetness without adding meaningful calories

Note: These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.

Keyword Blueberry, Dessert Sauce, Fruit Sauce, Jammy Blueberry Sauce, Topping