Easy Macerated Blueberries
Take your desserts to the next level with these delicious macerated blueberries. Bursting with sweet-tart flavor and a hint of citrus, these juicy berries are perfect for topping ice cream, swirling into yogurt, or enjoying straight from the bowl.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams blueberries
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry your fresh blueberries. Place in a large bowl and gently mash some of the blueberries with a fork, leaving half of the blueberries whole. Don't totally mash them, only enough so a bit of juice comes out.200 grams blueberries
- Add the sugar and lemon juice. Gently stir everything together and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.50 grams granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or until the sugar dissolves and sweet syrup forms around the blueberries.
- Spoon the blueberries over your favorite desserts and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before using.
Freezing: Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let the berries thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 76.9kcalCarbohydrates: 19.8gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 0.6mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 17.5gVitamin A: 27.1IUVitamin C: 5.3mgCalcium: 3.2mgIron: 0.1mg
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