Stewed Blackberries

By ARejon

Ingredients

• 1 . 12 ounces fresh blackberries, or frozen, defrosted
• 2 . 3/4 cup cold water, divided
• 3 . 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 . 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 5 . 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 . 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 7 . 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place blackberries in a medium saucepan with 1/2 cup water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook, stirring with a whisk or old-fashioned potato masher to crush the berries, until the berries are pulpy, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. In a liquid measuring cup, combine remaining 1/4 cup water and flour. Stir well with a fork or small whisk until well combined and no lumps remain. Add flour mixture to berries, and return to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, another 3 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla, and remove from the heat. Add butter, stirring to combine.