Spice 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. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — fresh or frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. 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. For anyone avoiding spices, this recipe is a genuine win because the flavor comes entirely from the fruit itself, brightened with citrus and a touch of vanilla if you like. No warming spices, no hidden seasoning blends — just honest, vibrant strawberry flavor you can trust. It's equally good served warm over pancakes or cooled and spooned onto a bowl of coconut yogurt.
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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)
Can be omittedvanilla extract
- 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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