BHA & BHT Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, you name it. Many store-bought fruit sauces and toppings sneak in synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the jar. Here, fresh or frozen strawberries are gently cooked down with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until they thicken into a glossy, spoonable sauce with real depth. Crushing about half the berries mid-cook gives you that perfect balance of smooth and chunky texture — rustic in the best way. A finish of lemon zest and vanilla rounds everything out with a little brightness and warmth. It comes together in one saucepan with no special equipment, and 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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