Supreme Strawberry Topping

What You'll Need

• one pint fresh strawberries
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• one teaspoon vanilla

How to Make It

1. Wash strawberries and remove stems; cut large berries in half or roughly chop them.
2. Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan.
3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
4. The mixture will sizzle for a while, but then juice will begin to form.
5. Continue stirring; mash a few strawberries with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to help produce the syrup.
6. Cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. In a blender, puree about 1/3 of the sauce, then mix back into remaining topping.
9. Store in refrigerator.