Barefoot Contessa'S Blueberry Sauce

1. 1

   Combine the blueberries and vanilla sugar in a large heavy saucepan. If you don't have vanilla sugar, just use a cup of sugar and a 1/4 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup water and the lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and strain through a fine sieve.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.