Blueberry toppings are a classic and delightful addition to pancakes and waffles, providing a burst of flavor and sweetness to complement the fluffy texture of the base. With their vibrant color and versatility, blueberries offer endless possibilities for creating delicious and visually appealing toppings. Whether you prefer a simple syrup or a more complex compote, there's a blueberry topping recipe out there to suit every taste and preference. From fresh, juicy blueberries to preserved or frozen options, this guide will introduce you to the best recipes for making blueberry toppings that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience to new heights.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BLUEBERRY AND RASPBERRY PANCAKE TOPPING
Blueberries and raspberries mingle in this thick, rich, delicious topping for pancakes or waffles.
Provided by thr33things
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the raspberries, blueberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and cook at a boil for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom as needed to keep from burning. Reduce heat to low; simmer the mixture until thick, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST SAUCE
This fresh-tasting sauce, chock-full of blueberries, tastes great served over pancakes, French toast, waffles or even ice cream. Whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries, the flavor is fantastic ... and with only four ingredients, it cooks up in a flash, making for the perfect quick and easy blueberry breakfast. -Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water. Add blueberries; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cold over French toast, pancakes or waffles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BLUEBERRY SAUCE
Delicious, warm blueberry sauce which is fabulous on pancakes, waffles, cheesecake or ice cream! Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well.
Provided by ISYBEL
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 24.9 g
BLUEBERRY TOPPING FOR PANCAKES AND WAFFLES
This recipe for blueberry topping, from the March/April 2007 issue of Blueprint magazine, is the perfect addition to healthy pancakes and waffles.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place blueberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened and syrupy. Serve with pancakes or waffles.
STREUSEL-TOPPED BLUEBERRY WAFFLE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until blended. Place half of the waffle pieces in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drop cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over waffles. Layer with blueberries and remaining waffles., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla and cinnamon until blended; pour over waffles. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until set and top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before using.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to the blueberries to help thicken the topping.
- For a sweeter topping, add a tablespoon of sugar or honey.
- For a more tart topping, add a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a richer flavor.
- Cook the topping over medium heat until the blueberries are softened and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the topping warm over pancakes, waffles, french toast, or ice cream.
- Leftover topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Blueberry topping is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used on a variety of breakfast foods. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a blueberry topping recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your breakfast, give blueberry topping a try!
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