Chestnut Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Fresh or frozen strawberries get cooked down with maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Half the berries get gently crushed during cooking while the rest stay in soft, chunky pieces, giving you that satisfying texture in every bite. The optional lemon zest and vanilla extract take it from simple to genuinely special without adding any complexity to the process. Since it's built entirely from whole fruit, natural sweetener, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden tree nut derivatives or shared-facility warnings. Serve it warm over pancakes or oatmeal, or let it cool and spoon it over dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but comes together with almost no effort.
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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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