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5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Lemon Tarragon Sauce

An easy powererful sauce that can brighten your day! The strawberry and lemon flavor work extremely well to enhance your meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Mediterranean, MIND Diet, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: strawberry sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 72kcal
Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 product meyer lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon finely chopped fresh

Instructions

  • Melt coconut oil over medium high heat in a pan. Add sliced strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, and tarragon, and stir ingredients together in pan until mixture thickens {about 5 minutes}. Remove sauce from pan and serve warm, or place in refrigerator to chill for serving cold.

Notes

Ingredient Swaps and Options
  • Not strawberry season? Make this with frozen strawberries. Or you can make a luscious blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry sauce too.
  • Add in some lemon zest along with the lemon juice. Or add orange juice/zest to your strawberry sauce instead.
  • Swap out the tarragon with fresh mint or basil. Any other herbs you would add?
  • A teaspoon of vanilla extract is an easy way to add a boost of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
  • Plain yogurt or cottage cheese
  • Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast
  • Angel Food Cake, Bundt Cake, Pound Cake
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • For a savory option, serve on top of a grilled cheese sandwich. SO GOOD!!!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg