• Source: There's a Chef in My Family
• Dish Type: Condiment
• Cuisine: American
• Cooking Method: Simmering
• Occasion: Any
• Effort Level: Simple

Blueberry Sauce

This simple sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Ooey Gooey Blueberry "French Toast." You might also enjoy this sauce over pancakes, waffles, or crepes, or even your favorite vanilla or lemon ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries, picked over and rinsed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the sugar, water, orange juice, cornstarch, and orange zest.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the blueberries and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the berries have burst, about 5 minutes.

Add the butter and stir until melted.

Remove from heat and spoon or ladle over warm Ooey Gooey Blueberry "French Toast."

YIELD: 3 cups