Fresh Blueberry Sauce

Description

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Makes 4 cups.

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup water
• 1½ tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp water

Procedures

1. Combine berries, water and sugar in a 2-quart bowl; set aside.
2. Stir 2 tbsp water and flour together until smooth.
3. Transfer berry mixture to a large saucepan.
4. Place on burner and bring to a boil, stirring often.
5. Stir flour mixture into blueberry mixture.
6. Cook 1 minute over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
7. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
8. Cool for about ½ hour.
9. Chill.
10. Serve over pound cake.