Coconut Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real berry flavor, this strawberry sauce comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that complements the natural tartness of the strawberries beautifully, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and vibrant. The technique of crushing only half the berries is the secret here — you get a luscious, thick sauce with satisfying chunks of fruit throughout, rather than a flat, uniform purée. Optional lemon zest and vanilla extract add subtle depth if you want to take it up a notch. Many store-bought fruit sauces and toppings sneak in coconut-derived thickeners or oils, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Spoon it warm over pancakes, waffles, or vegan ice cream, or let it cool and swirl it into oatmeal or yogurt — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating by the spoonful.
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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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