Emulsifier 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. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings are notorious for sneaking in additives like lecithin, polysorbates, or modified starches to achieve that glossy, pourable texture — none of which belong here. This version gets its body the old-fashioned way: by gently cooking down fresh or frozen strawberries until they release their natural juices and thicken on their own. Maple syrup adds a mellow sweetness, while a hit of lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the berry flavor tasting fresh rather than flat. Crushing about half the berries mid-cook gives you that perfect balance of silky sauce and tender fruit chunks in every spoonful. A touch of lemon zest and vanilla at the end are optional, but they add a subtle depth that makes the sauce taste genuinely special. Serve it warm over pancakes or oatmeal, or let it cool and spoon it over coconut yogurt — either way, it's pure, clean, and completely irresistible.
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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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