Sesame 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 simmer down with maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice until they transform into a glossy, spoonable sauce that's equal parts sweet and tart. Crushing half the berries mid-cook gives you the best of both worlds — a silky base with tender chunks of fruit throughout. A touch of lemon zest and vanilla stirred in at the end adds a subtle depth that makes it taste far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings can be surprisingly tricky to vet, but this one is made entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients with no hidden additives to worry about. It's equally at home spooned over pancakes, swirled into oatmeal, or served alongside a scoop of your favorite vegan ice cream. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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