My kids love a bowl of strawberry sauce any time of day. It is heavenly on pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and ice cream.
Yield: About 2 1/4 cups
1 quart (4 cups) coarsely chopped fresh or frozen strawberries*
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon cold water
* If using frozen strawberries, add an additional teaspoon of arrowroot and cold water.
1. Place the strawberries and maple syrup in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer about 5 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and juicy.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve the arrowroot in the cold water. Add the mixture to the simmering strawberries, and stir for a minute or two until the sauce thickens.
3. Remove from the heat and enjoy hot
Recipe excerpted from Going Wild in the Kitchen by Leslie Cerier, © 2005, Square One Publishers, Inc. Used by permission.