Step 1

Add the strawberries, sweetener, lemon juice, and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. The strawberries will begin to release their juices--this is normal and makes the sauce!

Step 2

Reduce the heat to a simmer. After the strawberries have released their juices a little, sprinkle the xanthan gum on top of the sauce and stir in. Do not just dump the xanthan gum, or it will clump.

Step 3

Simmer for about 10 minutes (or longer if you prefer thicker sauce). Stir occasionally.

Step 4

Remove from heat and enjoy on top of cheesecake, pancakes, or ice cream! Save any leftover sauce in a sealed container the refrigerator for up to one week.