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    Blueberry Glaze

    November 30, 2022 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

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    This sweet blueberry glaze is sure to transform all of your favorite cakes, donuts, or scones! Add a pop of blueberry flavor with this easy-to-make and vibrant icing.

    blueberry glaze drizzling on cupcake

    Why you'll love it

    I have a full blown obsession with blueberries. They are just SO delicious! And gorgeous, and healthy. It's a win, win, win. I wanted to make a blueberry glaze recipe that really made blueberries the star. And I think I've nailed it.

    This blueberry icing glaze is perfect for cookies, cake, scones, and donuts! It's a dark, vibrant purple with a pop of blueberry flavor. It's super simple to make too.

    I cooked the blueberries first to intensify their sweet, jammy flavor, then I blended them with powdered sugar. And boom - you have a multi-purpose blueberry glaze.

    Key Ingredients

    ingredients for blueberry glaze

    Blueberries - I used frozen blueberries because they're accessible and affordable even in the winter months. They do release more liquid while they cook, so if you use fresh blueberries you may need to add a splash of water to them while they cook. You might not need as much powdered sugar either.

    Lime juice - Lime juice enhances the blueberry flavor and makes it pop! Always spring for fresh limes. Fresh lime juice is worlds better than the bottled kind.

    Sugar - Helps the blueberries get jammy as they cook.

    Powdered sugar - To transform the blueberry mixture into a glaze!

    How to make a blueberry glaze

    This blueberry drizzle recipe is super simple and forgiving. Here's what you need to do:

    1. Cook the blueberries

    In a small saucepan, combine the frozen blueberries, sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir to combine.

    • blueberries with sugar in saucepan.
    • cooked blueberries in saucepan.

    Cook the blueberry mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and jammy. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Make sure not to let it burn.

    Frozen blueberries release a lot of liquid, and as you cook them some of it evaporates. This makes them jammy with an intense blueberry flavor.

    2. Make the blueberry icing

    Carefully pour the blueberry mixture into a blender and blend for a few seconds. Stop the blender and add ½ cup of powdered sugar. Blend again. Repeat this process until all the powdered sugar is gone.

    • blueberries and powdered sugar in blender.
    • blueberry glaze in blender

    Adjust the consistency to your liking. The glaze will thicken as it sits. If you want it slightly thinner, you can add a teaspoon of water, lime juice, or heavy cream until it reaches the consistency you like.

    3. Drizzle on baked goods

    Use the glaze for all of your favorite treats. Anything that tastes good with a vanilla glaze tastes even better with a blueberry one!

    Try drizzling it onto sugar cookies, scones, lemon blueberry bread, teacakes, or donuts.

    blueberry icing drizzling onto cupcake.

    Recipe Tips

    • Adjust the consistency as needed. The glaze will thicken a bit as it sits. If it's too thick for what you want, add a teaspoon of water at a time to thin it out. If you want it thicker, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until thickened.
    • If you use fresh blueberries, you may need to adjust the recipe a bit. Frozen blueberries release a lot more liquid than fresh blueberries. You may not need as much powdered sugar with fresh blueberries.

    Storing Tips

    • Store the leftover glaze in the refrigerator in a sealed jar or airtight container. It will last for up to 4 days.
    • The blueberry glaze will thicken in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature before you try to drizzle it.
    • I haven't tried freezing this glaze, but it's so quick and easy to make, it seems unnecessary.
    a glass full of blueberry icing

    FAQs

    How do you enhance blueberry flavor?

    A great way to enhance blueberry's sweet flavor is to add citrus! Lime or lemon juice brightens them up and enhances their natural sweetness. This is why lemon blueberry is such a common pairing.

    What can I do with lots of blueberries?

    Besides this delicious glaze, you can throw them on salads and yogurt. You can add them to muffins, cakes, or cupcakes. Or you can use them as a base for crisps, crumbles, and cobblers!

    Is blueberry glaze the same as blueberry sauce?

    No, a blueberry glaze is an icing made with powdered sugar and blueberries that can be drizzled onto desserts. It then sets up and the outside hardens slightly. Blueberry sauce is much thinner and made with blueberries and regular sugar. It is used for ice cream, pancakes, or French toast.

    Blueberry Recipes

    • Blueberry Toast
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    • Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
    • Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
    blueberry glaze drizzling on cupcake.

    Blueberry Glaze

    Carolyn
    This sweet blueberry glaze is sure to transform all of your favorite cakes, cookies, donuts, or scones! Add a pop of blueberry flavor with this easy-to-make and vibrant icing.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 93 kcal

    Equipment

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    • Measuring cups & spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cup frozen blueberries
    • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan, combine the frozen blueberries, lime juice, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thicker and jammy - about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Carefully pour the blueberry mixture into a blender and blend for a few seconds, then add the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, blending after each addition.
    • Pour the blueberry glaze into a container and drizzle on all your favorite treats!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword blueberry glaze, blueberry glaze cake, blueberry glaze for cake, blueberry glaze recipe, blueberry icing glaze
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