Supreme Strawberry Topping

Wash strawberries and remove stems; cut large berries in half or roughly chop them.

Combine strawberries sugar and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. The mixture will sizzle for a while but then juice will begin to form. Continue stirring; mash a few strawberries with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to help produce the syrup. Cook until sauce thickens about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat. In a blender puree about 1/3 of the sauce then mix back into remaining topping. Store in refrigerator.