Mushroom Free Vegan Strawberry Sauce
Bright, jammy, and deeply fruity, this strawberry sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Fresh or frozen berries get cooked down with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce with real body and texture. Crushing about half the berries mid-cook is the move — it gives you that thick, saucy base while keeping some tender chunks throughout for a more interesting bite. A finish of lemon zest and vanilla (if you're feeling it) lifts the whole thing and makes it taste like something from a fancy brunch spot. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and completely free of fungi in any form, so there's no label-reading stress involved. Serve it warm over pancakes, waffles, or nice cream, or let it cool and spoon it onto yogurt, toast, or a simple cake. It keeps well in the fridge, which means you're basically one batch away from having a week of really good breakfasts sorted.
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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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