Top It Off... Vanilla Strawberry Sauce

Vanilla Strawberry Sauce 

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NOTE: Serve over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. 

Makes 6 to 7 half pints 

5 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced 

1 and 3/4 cups sugar 

1 cup water 

3 tbsps lemon juice 

2 vanilla beans, sliced lengthwise or 2 tsps real vanilla 

Measure 3 cups of sliced strawberries into a glass bowl or chop up in a food processor (do not puree them)

Combine water and sugar in a large pot over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add crushed berries and bring to a boil. 

Reduce to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes. Stir frequently. 

Add remaining strawberries and lemon juice. 

Scrape vanilla bean seeds from pod into pot or add 2 tsps of vanilla. 

Bring the mixture back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. 

Ladle into jars to 1/2 inch headspace, wipe rims, and assemble lids. 

Process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes