Prepare the ingredients: crush the garlic, rinse the blueberries or if you are using frozen, rinse them off and let them thaw out in a bowl.
Add 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 clove fresh garlic to a medium saucepan. Cook on low heat stirring occasionally until the blueberries become very soft - about 30 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and check the taste for sweetness and adjust the flavors.
For a smooth sauce, place sauce into a blender, food processor or use an immersion blender.
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Store homemade blueberry bbq sauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.If you prefer a thinner bbq sauce, use an immersion blender or a blender after cooking the sauce.For spicy blueberry bbq sauce. add 1 tablespoon of chili powder or chipotle chili powderSee the article above for tips, suggestions, and more!