Easy Fruit Coulis recipe, pronounced /ko͞oˈlē/ French, is a fruit or vegetable puree used as a sauce. Considered to be a chef’s trump card, you’ve probably seen coulis adorning dishes of all types. From soup to dinner and desserts it’s a beautiful method to add flavor and up your presentation on any dish.
Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down, about 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing against the solids; let cool completely. To store, cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.