Almond Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — no butter, no cream, no hidden dairy or nut-derived additives to second-guess. The maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the lemon juice and zest, while a pinch of salt keeps the whole thing from tasting flat. Crushing only half the berries mid-cook is a smart little move that gives you a sauce with real body and satisfying chunks rather than a thin, watery syrup. The optional vanilla rounds out the flavor with a warm, almost floral note that makes it feel a little more special. Spoon it warm over pancakes or oatmeal, or let it cool and swirl it into yogurt — it stores beautifully in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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6 servings
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved (quartered if large)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to coat the berries.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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