Artificial Flavors 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. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh or frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt — so there's no guessing what's actually in your bowl. Store-bought fruit sauces and syrups are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavoring agents, even when the label sounds wholesome, which makes a from-scratch version like this genuinely worth the effort. The technique is simple: let the berries cook down, crush some for body while leaving others chunky for texture, and finish with a hit of lemon zest and vanilla if you like. That combination of sweet, tart, and slightly floral is completely natural and comes together in one saucepan with no special equipment. Serve it warm over pancakes or ice cream, or let it cool and spoon it onto yogurt — it keeps beautifully in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
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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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