Fruit Challenge #8: Blueberries

Following recipes is fun. Completely and totally winging stuff is way more fun.

Boy and I had family coming over for dinner last Friday night. Standing in the middle of the produce section at Whole Foods, I decided that the occasion called for dessert. An ice cream sundae dessert. Those of you that know me know that it is not yet the season for my (Mom's) famous bourbon hot fudge, but the next best thing is a fresh fruit sauce. I grabbed some amazing looking blueberries - ridiculously out of season, I know, I am ashamed - and was on my way.

"Make It Look Like I Planned This" Blueberry Sauce

2 pints fresh blueberries

2T. sugar

Water
Vanilla

In a saucepan, combine first three ingredients. Add enough water to just barely cover the blueberries. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken and stir periodically to prevent burning. Once blueberries have "popped" add the vanilla and let it reduce for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving so it has time to cool a bit and thicken even more. Serve with ice cream and warm brownies, obviously. Enjoy!