Strawberry Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla.
4. 4
   Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing against the solids; let cool completely.
5. 5
   To store, cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
6. 6
   Photograph by Levi Brown