Ginger 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. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — no thickeners, no artificial sweeteners, and nothing that could sneak in an unwanted spice. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that lets the berries shine, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps the whole thing tasting fresh and vibrant. The technique of crushing only half the berries is a small but brilliant move, giving you a sauce that's thick and saucy with satisfying chunks of fruit throughout. Optional lemon zest and vanilla add a little extra dimension if you want to dress it up, but it's honestly gorgeous even in its simplest form. Spoon it warm over pancakes, swirl it into oatmeal, or let it cool and layer it into a parfait — this sauce earns its place in your regular rotation fast.
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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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