Gluten 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, naturally gluten-free ingredients — no thickeners, no starches, no label-reading required. The maple syrup adds a gentle depth that plain sugar can't quite match, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps the whole thing tasting fresh and vibrant rather than overly sweet. Crushing half the berries mid-cook gives you the best of both worlds: a silky, spoonable base with soft, juicy chunks throughout. Optional lemon zest and vanilla take it from simple to genuinely special if you have them on hand. Serve it warm over pancakes or waffles, spoon it onto dairy-free ice cream, or let it cool and swirl it into yogurt — it's endlessly versatile and keeps beautifully in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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