Childhood Strawberries

Oh, the sweet memories this super simple treat brings!  My mom would always prepare fresh strawberries this way.  Always!  The sweet smell that fills the house is divine!  And the taste of those sweet strawberries in the super yummy syrup is simply balm for the soul.  Oh, so, so good!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into chunks

-1/4-1/2 cup sugar, depending on how sweet your strawberries are

-whipped cream for topping, optional

Directions:

Place strawberry chunks in large bowl.  Sprinkle on top with the sugar.  Let it sit on your counter for about 2 hours, quickly stirring it a couple of times.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Scoop up some strawberries and some of that yummy syrup into a serving dish.  If desired, top with some whipped cream.  YUM! Enjoy!