Quick and Easy Strawberry Sauce for Crepes

1In a medium saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar (¼ cup), lemon juice (1 tbsp), and water (2 tbsp).

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

3In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch (1 tsp) with a tablespoon of cold water (2 tbsp) to create a slurry.

4Once the strawberry mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cornstarch (1 tsp) slurry to the saucepan.

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

6Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (½ tsp).

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