To start, place a small sauce pan over medium heat. Once the pot has heated up fully, add the water, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the diced strawberries.

Cook for 10 minutes. Now mash the mixture with a fork and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the rest of the strawberries and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

Serve with any of the recipes listed above or place along side some delicious charcuterie.