Strawberry Syrup and Strawberry Puree

Ingredients

Makes 1 cup of each

• 1 pound ripe fresh or frozen strawberries
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a nonreactive bowl. Let sit for 4 hours or more to draw out the juices. Mix every hour or so.
2. Pour into a colander and collect liquid. Gently press strawberries, but don't crush them. Set syrup aside