Easy Blueberry Topping Recipe (Gluten-Free Dairy-Free)

This gluten-free dairy-free blueberry topping recipe is so easy to make! Each spoonful brings the sweetness of plump blueberries and the refreshing citrus twist of lemon, adding a delightful contrast to your favorite treats.

Be sure to check out these gluten-free sauce recipes too! 

This is my family’s favorite blueberry topping recipe. It’s easy to make using basic ingredients and can be served with pancakes or as a delicious dessert with maple syrup and a scoop of ice cream!

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I’ve never gone blueberry picking to harvest the large blueberries you find in the grocery store, but I have countless memories of picking wild blueberries near our home. Even though they are smaller than the cultivated ones, the wild blueberries are perfect for making blueberry pie and our favorite gluten-free blueberry crisp. 

If you love blueberry sauce, you’ll love this recipe. It’s made with simple ingredients and is gluten free, making it perfect for those with celiac disease. Plus, it’s also dairy-free!

Be sure to try the strawberry sauce too. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free! 

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Supplies:

Before you make this blueberry sauce, gather these supplies.

• Measuring cups and spoons 
• Prep bowls – to pre-measure ingredients 
• Whisk – I like metal whisks like these ones as they are stronger than silicone whisks for making sauces and gravies.
• Wooden spoon
• Medium saucepan – I like using stainless steel saucepans to cook the topping but any saucepan will work for this recipe.

Blueberry topping ingredients

Here’s a list of ingredients for this easy recipe.

Makes approximately 1 cup of sauce.

• Blueberries – I often use frozen blueberries for this recipe but fresh berries work too.
• Sugar- to add a bit of sweetness
• Cornstarch – is used to thicken the blueberry sauce and it’s gluten-free!
• Water
• Lemon juice – provides a bit of acidity to complement the sweetness of the berries.
• Pinch of salt – optional

How to make the blueberry topping

1. Cut the blueberries in half and set aside in a medium mixing bowl. 

2. Add dry ingredients to a medium saucepan.

3. Whisk in water and lemon juice.

4. Add blueberries and stir.

5. Cook over medium heat until sauce is thick, stirring frequently.

Use my Blueberry Topping Recipe as a delicious topping for gluten-free lemon blueberry sourdough discard pancakes! You will need sourdough discard, buckwheat flour, milk, sugar, egg, oil, and lemon.

Tips and tricks

• Cut large juicy blueberries in half for best results to let their flavor infuse the sauce.
• If the sauce is too thick, add more water and stir until it is incorporated and thoroughly heated.
• This recipe makes about 1 cup of blueberry topping, it can easily be doubled to make more.
• Keep the sauce warm to serve immediately or cool and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freeze the blueberry sauce for 1-2 months. Thaw at room temperature, then reheat in the microwave before use.

Easy swaps

• Substitute frozen blueberries for fresh blueberries
• Use a mixture of cut and whole blueberries for a texture variation. 
• Use brown sugar or coconut sugar instead of white sugar for a different flavor twist.
• Instead of cornstarch, thicken the sauce with the same amount of tapioca starch or arrowroot starch.
• Gluten-free flours, such as almond flour or coconut flour, can also be used to thicken the sauce, but they may give a different texture. To achieve a smoother consistency, puree the sauce after thickening. Use 1 tablespoon of almond flour or coconut flour for every tablespoon of cornstarch.

Try these variations! Add a bit of spice with cinnamon or ginger or top with lemon zest for a bright flavor. Vanilla extract can also be added to the cooked sauce to balance the delicious fruit flavor!

The best thing about this sauce is that it can be used alone or to add flavor to your favorite blueberry desserts. Add some to a family crisp recipe, use it as blueberry filling, or even in a gluten-free blueberry cobbler!

Recipe notes

• Even though the lemon juice enhances the blueberry flavor, it can be eliminated from this recipe.
• Make it a dessert by adding cool whip topping or whipped cream! Check the ingredients to make sure they are gluten-free and dairy-free.

This blueberry season, make this recipe and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and crumble topping for a perfect summer dessert! 

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Blueberry Sauce Recipe