Strawberry Sauce (cooked)

2 cups strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 - 4 Tbsp. water (optional)

In a small bowl combine strawberries and sugar; let stand about 1 hour.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook berry mixture about 5 minutes, mashing berries as they cook. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time if berries are not very juicy.

Serve hot or cold.

Makes about 2 cups.