[4] Straining the sauce using a sieve to remove particulate matter creates a smooth texture.
Savory blueberry sauces can be prepared without a sweetener,[7] or with a small amount of sweetener,[1][8] and additional ingredients used can include cider vinegar, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper and corn starch.
[1][8] The sauce is used to top various savory dishes such as roasted pork, chicken, lamb and duck.
[11] Blueberries and water provide the base for the sauce,[12] but beyond that recipes vary.
[16] Sweet blueberry sauce can be used in or to top desserts such as cheesecake, cake, and ice cream, and on breakfast dishes such as pancakes, waffles and French toast.