Lactose Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real berry flavor, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — no cream, no butter, no dairy of any kind — making it a genuinely worry-free option for anyone avoiding lactose. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of fresh lemon juice, while a pinch of salt keeps the whole thing from tasting flat. The technique of crushing only half the berries is the secret here: you get a luscious, thick sauce with satisfying chunks of fruit still intact. A touch of lemon zest and vanilla stirred in at the end adds a layer of complexity that makes it taste far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. Serve it warm over pancakes or waffles, spoon it onto dairy-free ice cream, or let it cool and swirl it into oatmeal — honestly, the possibilities are endless.
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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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