Tree Nut 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. Fresh or frozen berries get cooked down with maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon until they're thick, glossy, and deeply fragrant — no refined sugar, no dairy, no fuss. The technique of crushing only half the berries is a small move that makes a big difference, giving you a sauce with both silky body and satisfying chunks of fruit. A pinch of salt and optional vanilla round out the flavor in a way that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings can be surprisingly tricky territory, often hiding additives or processed sweeteners, so knowing exactly what went into your jar is genuinely reassuring. Serve it warm over pancakes or waffles, spoon it onto coconut yogurt, or let it cool and swirl it into oatmeal — it's endlessly versatile and keeps beautifully in the fridge.
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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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