Blueberry Ice Cream Topping

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Here's the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, "It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious with angel food cake, too."

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If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Blueberry Ice Cream Topping

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 1-1/4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Ice cream

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, sugar and salt; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until the berries burst.
  2. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into hot blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 23 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.