Gut Friendly Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and made with just a handful of clean ingredients, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything. Fresh or frozen strawberries simmer down with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce that's naturally sweet without any refined sugar or artificial additives. The technique of crushing only half the berries gives you the best of both worlds — a silky base with satisfying chunks of fruit throughout. Lemon zest and vanilla can be stirred in at the end for a little extra depth, though the sauce is genuinely delicious even without them. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, it's easy on the digestive system and free from the thickeners, gums, and preservatives that show up in most store-bought fruit sauces. Serve it warm over oatmeal or pancakes, or let it cool and spoon it onto yogurt, nice cream, or anything else that could use a hit of real fruit flavor.
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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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