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Vibrant Blueberry Orange Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vibrant Blueberry Orange Sauce

In just a few minutes, you can create a stunning, jewel-toned sauce bursting with the sweet tang of blueberries and a bright citrus kick. It's incredibly simple, naturally sweetened, and the perfect partner for a stack of fluffy pancakes, a scoop of creamy vegan ice cream, or eve
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Servings: 2 cup
Calories: 72
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (500 mL) blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup (250 mL) apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (185 mL) orange juice concentrate
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons / 30 to 45 mL (1.5 fl oz) arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup or other sweetener, optional
  • For a smoother texture, carefully use an immersion blender to break down the blueberries after they have softened in the pan.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Note that it will thicken further as it chills.

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, apple juice, and cinnamon.
  2. Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the berries soften and begin to break down.
  3. While the blueberries are heating, whisk together the orange juice concentrate and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) in a small bowl until no lumps remain.
  4. Pour the orange juice mixture into the hot blueberry mixture in the saucepan, stirring constantly.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the optional maple syrup to taste.
  8. Serve warm or let it cool completely.
  9. Adjust the thickness to your liking. Use 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of starch for a pourable sauce, or 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) for a thicker, spoonable consistency once cooled.
  10. Add a teaspoon of fresh orange zest with the cinnamon for an extra pop of bright citrus flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2g

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