Strawberries in Syrup
Region: Italy
Category: Desserts
Season: Any
Difficulty: Easy but takes non-working time

When strawberries are in season and not expensive we buy tons of them and prepare them in this way, keeping the refrigerator full.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes plus 8 hours resting time

2 quarts strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, rinsed, and halved or quartered

5 tablespoons or more sugar

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Toss the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, if using, in the morning.  Refrigerate and serve at supper.

Posted: 12/13/2006