Hazelnut Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Fresh or frozen strawberries get cooked down with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce with gorgeous texture — half the berries crushed for body, the other half left in tender chunks. A touch of lemon zest and vanilla can round out the flavor even further if you're feeling fancy. Many store-bought fruit sauces and toppings sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most satisfying route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from nut-based concerns, so you can pour it on with total confidence. Serve it warm over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, or let it cool and spoon it onto yogurt or toast — honestly, the hardest part is not eating it straight from the pan.
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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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