Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 16 ounces fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water or orange juice
• juice and finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Hull and slice the strawberries; rinse well and drain.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a light boil. Add lemon zest, and strawberries. Heat through and then stir in the butter.

Remove from heat and let cool. Chill for serving over ice cream or desserts.