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    Home ~ Recipes ~ Breakfast Recipes for One

    Small Batch Blackberry Sauce Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Jun 17, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Oct 28, 2021 · BY: Sydney · 1 Comment

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    This easy blackberry sauce is ready in just minutes and is perfect as an ice cream topping, oh the joy when the warm sauce starts to melt a perfect lemon sorbet or drizzle the cooled sauce over cheesecake. Serve for breakfast poured on homemade pancakes or serve as an elegant accompaniment to a cheese plate.

    jar of homemade blackberry jam. this Recipe

    If you like fresh fruit sauces also try my pear sauce recipe is just as easy.

    Simple Ingredients

    • Fresh Blackberries: Pick fresh ripe and plump sweet blackberries or use a combination of berries. Sometimes using frozen berries works best, especially since they are usually picked and frozen at the height of ripeness.
    • Sugar: Plain granulated sugar is used to release the juices from the berries.
    • Lemon: You use both the lemon zest and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
    • Cornstarch: Cornstarch is used to thicken the blackberry sauce.

    How to Make the Sauce

    Rinse and dry the berries. In a bowl cover the blackberries with sugar and let sit for about 30 minutes.

    In a small saucepan combine the sugar, lemon zest and blackberries and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the berries soften.

    Mix the lemon juice and water in a small measuring cup or glass. Whisk in the cornstarch to make a paste. Pour the thickener into the blackberries and stir occasionally until the mixture begin to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.

    Transfer the blackberry sauce into a mason or jelly jar and let cool. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

    small jar of blackberry jam.

    See the webs story version of my easy blackberry sauce recipe.

    Tools Used

    • Mesh Strainer
    • Small Saucepan
    • Measuring Cup
    • Fork or Whisk
    • Mason Jars

    Ways to use Blackberry Sauce

    Amazing as a cheesecake topping, check out my creamy 6-inch cheesecake recipe.

    • Pour over warm pancakes or french toast
    • Drizzle the warm blackberry sauce over vanilla ice cream
    • Use as a fruit filling in crepes
    • The sauce isn't just for dessert, it's also wonderful served over succulent roasted pork.
    • Mix the blackberry sauce in yogurt and granola.
    • Amazing with a roasted chicken.
    • Fabulous as a cheesecake topping.
    closeup of cheesecake topped with homemade blackberry sauce.

    How to store the blackberry sauce

    If you have any leftovers over store them in a jelly jar with a lid. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

    Simple ingredients and a quick cook time make this recipe work anytime. If you like this easy blackberry sauce recipe try my lemon curd and apple butter recipes!

    How to tell if blackberries are ripe?

    A ripe blackberry has a deep dull black color, not shiny. It will feel a little soft to the touch slightly tender. If the blackberry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet

    How do I fix a too thin blackberry sauce?

    The amount of juice the blackberries release will vary. If the sauce is too thin , add another teaspoon of cornstarch and continue simmering. The blackberry sauce should thicken up.

    How do I fix a blackberry sauce that’s too thick?

    Slowly add water and stir, continue adding water until the sauce has the desired consistency.

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    blackberry sauce in clear jelly jar.

    blackberry sauce

    Small batch fresh blackberry sauce served warm over pancakes or dessert. Tasty served chilled with a cheese plate.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 28kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Equipment

    • Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Sauce Pan/Saucepan with Lid, 1 Quart

    Ingredients

    Sauce

    • 1 6-ounce package fresh blackberries
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon water

    thickener

    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

    Instructions

    • Rinse the blackberries and pat dry. You can cut larger berries in half.
    • In a small saucepan combine the sugar, lemon zest and blackberries and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the berries soften.
    • Mix the lemon juice and water in a small measuring cup or glass. Whisk in the cornstarch to make a paste.
    • Pour the thickener into the blackberries and stir occasionally until the mixture begin to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Transfer sauce into a mason or jelly jar and let cool.The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

    Notes

    recipe can be doubled.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2.5 ounces | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 6g

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    1. Nora

      December 23, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks for the great recipe! It turned out delicious and was perfect on my cheesecake! Thanks again!

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