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Low Carb Blueberry Topping (For Ice Creams, Pancakes, Waffles, and More)

A low carb blueberry topping that can be easily jazzed up by adding a few quick ingredients.
Course Basics, Breakfast, Condiments, Dressings and Sauces
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 16kcal
Author lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

Basic Low Carb Blueberry Topping

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (10 oz)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons erythritol
  • ¼ teaspoon stevia glycerite (or two more T of erythritol)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (or arrowroot)

Spiced Blueberry Topping

  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Fancier Blueberry Topping

  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (or Cassis black current liqueur)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • For the Basic Low Carb Blueberry Topping: Put the blueberries, water, lemon juice and sweeteners into a small saucepan or pot and simmer over medium heat until the blueberries swell up and are cooked through. This will take a little longer for fresh blueberries. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Serve warm or cool.
  • For the Spiced Blueberry Topping: Put the blueberries, water, lemon juice, sweeteners and spices into a small saucepan or pot and simmer over medium heat until the blueberries swell up and are cooked through. This will take a little longer for fresh blueberries. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Add the almond and vanilla extracts off heat and stir. Serve warm or cool.
  • For the Fancier Blueberry Topping: Put the blueberries, water, lemon juice, sweeteners, spices and liqueur into a small saucepan or pot and simmer over medium heat until the blueberries swell up and are cooked through. This will take a little longer for fresh blueberries. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Add the vanilla extract off heat and stir. Serve warm or cool. (4 net carbs per serving)

Notes

Nutritional information is for the BASIC RECIPE of this Blueberry Sauce. The Sauce is 10 servings. 
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Blueberry Topping (For Ice Creams, Pancakes, Waffles, and More)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 1g