Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries , hulled and halved
• 0.33 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , Optional

Instructions

1. 1 Hull strawberries and cut them in half.
2. 2 Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla (if using) in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture sizzles and juice begins to form.
3. 3 Continue stirring; mash a few strawberries with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to help produce the syrup. Cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. 4 Transfer 1/3 of the strawberry sauce to a blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder while you puree the mixture.
5. 5 Add pureed mixture back into the remaining sauce and stir until blended.
6. 6 Serve over a slice of cheesecake, ice cream, or you favorite dessert.

Nutrition per serving