Recipe: Blueberry-Ginger Sauce (using fresh ginger)

BLUEBERRY-GINGER SAUCE

"Serve over waffles, frozen yogurt or lemon sorbet."

1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
2 teaspoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided use

In a small pan over high heat, stir 2/3 cup water, sugar and ginger; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.

Stir in half the blueberries; continue to cook and stir until they begin to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in remaining blueberries. Allow to cool; may be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each)

Source: Developed by Lewis & Neale for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council