This 4-ingredient Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce is sweet with a hint of bright lemon and earthy thyme. This recipe is the perfect sauce to dip and drizzle on everything from roasted turkey to cheesecake.
Blueberry Sauce + Turkey = Magic
A few weeks ago I was packing up a bunch of leftovers for my sister, Taylor, from a big photoshoot I had just done. I also had leftovers of this Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce from a baked brie recipe. So, I packed some of that up for her also.
Taylor stopped by my house to pickup the food on her way home from work. Two minutes after she leaves she calls me and tells me between chews that the roasted turkey with the blueberry sauce is A-MAZING. I asked if she was driving. There was a long pause. She then says, “I was hungry” and hangs up on me. Classic sister behavior!
Anyway, I tried the combo immediately and Taylor wasn’t wrong. The lemony garlicky buttery turkey dipped in this zesty sweet blueberry sauce was awesome. It was the perfect sweet and savory combo. So, I decided to post this sauce recipe along side my Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey Breast because together they make magic.
How to Make Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce
(1 minute)
Other Uses For This Recipe
Roasted turkey isn’t the only thing this sauce can be drizzled over. It also adds some sweet magic flavor to things like pork tenderloin, spiced chicken, bagels and cream cheese, muffins, ice cream, toast, brie and cheesecake. I bet this sauce would even be awesome with cream cheese wontons.
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
Description
This 4-ingredient Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce is sweet with a hint of bright lemon and earthy thyme. This recipe is the perfect sauce to dip and drizzle on everything from roasted turkey breast to cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3–4 large sprigs thyme
- 2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium to large skillet. Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. While stirring, simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.*
- Turn off the heat and stir in butter (optional ingredient) until well combined. Cool the sauce to room temperature. Remove the sprigs of thyme and discard.
- Optional Step: For a smoother consistency, push the sauce through a mesh strainer. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container until needed.
Notes
*The sauce has thickened enough when you can coat the back of a wooden spoon with the sauce and draw a line with your finger through the sauce down the back of the spoon (see :23 of video).
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 Tbsp.
- Calories: 67
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon Thyme Sauce
Used this recipe with a few Carolina reapers and some other ingredients to make an incredible hot sauce! Thanks for the inspiration!
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What an awesome idea! Thank YOU for the inspiration. I’m for sure going to give that a try!
So good.
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Thanks ST!