Blueberry Sauces

A huge virtue of homemade syrup is that, unlike the store-bought kind, it can taste much more like fruit than sugar. This blueberry syrup will last long enough to give as gifts during the holidays; simply transfer it into tall, pretty bottles using a funnel and store it in the refrigerator.

Instead of strawberries, fresh blueberries are paired with rhubarb in this incredibly simple and delicious sweet-tart jam.

This thick raspberry-and-blueberry sauce is the perfect topping for yogurt, ice cream and even a piece of toast.

This easy jam makes a great hostess gift.

This versatile blueberry compote with mint can be spooned over ice cream, pound cake or any dessert that pairs well with berries.

Invite friends to make the toppings for an indulgent ice-cream potluck party—peanut brittle mixed with crispy rice cereal, fresh blueberry sauce and an over-the-top mix of crushed chocolate-covered pretzels, cookie crumbs and more.

Blueberry glaze makes the edges on these ribs nice and sticky.

Instead of strawberries, fresh blueberries are paired with rhubarb in this incredibly simple and delicious sweet-tart jam.