(another winner from Bon Appetit)

This is lovely served on a slice of pound cake or lemon loaf or cornmeal cake or ice cream ... or whatever your imagination can come up with.  It is not too sweet and very fresh tasting.

 

3 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed), divided

2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

pinch of salt

 

Combine 1/12 cups blueberries and all remaining ingredients in medium saucepan.  Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a simmer, about 7 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until berries are very soft and liquid is syrupy, stirring often, about another 7 minutes.  Remove from heat and add remaining blueberries.  Using back of spoon, gently press fresh blueberries against side of pan until lightly crushed.

 

DO AHEAD:  Can be made 2 days ahead.  Cover and chill.  Serve chilled or rewarm before serving if desired.