Blueberry Sauce

Union Public Schools Executive Chef Michael Fusco shares his recipe for blueberry sauce. 

Monday, July 14th 2014, 2:10 pm

By: Dee Duren

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh local blueberries

1/4 cup water

1 cup orange juice

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup cold water

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions: 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar. Stir gently, and bring to a boil.

2. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries so as not to mash the berries. Simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract and cinnamon. Thin sauce with water if it is too thick for your liking.

Makes 8 servings.