Blueberry Compote

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
• 2 cups blueberries (10 oz)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Boil water, sugar, and zest in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard zest. Stir in blueberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until blueberries begin to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.