Seed Oil 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 ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt — so there's no mystery about what's actually in it. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings can quietly sneak in refined vegetable oils or other additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based by nature. The technique of crushing half the berries mid-cook gives you the best of both worlds: a silky, thickened base with satisfying chunks of fruit throughout. A touch of lemon zest and vanilla stirred in at the end adds a layer of brightness that makes it taste genuinely special. Serve it warm over pancakes, waffles, or nice cream, or let it cool and spoon it over oatmeal or yogurt — it holds beautifully in the fridge and only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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