Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the blackberries under cold water and remove any stems or leaves.
- Toss the blackberries with sugar in a mixing bowl to coat them evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, adding water and lemon juice.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until it simmers.
- Reduce heat to low and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before storing in the fridge.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
- Freezes well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Versatile topping for various desserts or breakfast items.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg