MSG 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, whole ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice when you're avoiding flavor enhancers and additives that sneak into so many store-bought fruit sauces and toppings. The technique of crushing only half the berries while leaving the rest in larger pieces gives you a sauce with real body and texture, not just a thin syrup. A splash of lemon juice brightens everything up, while the optional vanilla and zest add a subtle warmth that makes it feel a little more special. Serve it warm over pancakes or waffles, spoon it onto nice cream or coconut yogurt, or let it cool and swirl it into oatmeal — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating by the spoonful.
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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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