Strawberry-Lemon Syrup

This syrup can be served hot or cold. You can also use it to top frozen yogurt or ice cream. Cooking Light, March 2000

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups  sliced strawberries, divided
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon rind

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a nonaluminum medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup strawberries and rind.