Quick and Easy Strawberry Sauce for Crepes

1.In a medium saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

2.Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

3.In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.

4.Once the strawberry mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan.

5.Simmer the mixture for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

6.Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

7.Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving it over crepes.