Wash strawberries in a sieve and pat dry.

Cut strawberries in halves or quarters and place in a dish.

Don’t forget to remove green tops

Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the strawberries.

Stir gently to coat all strawberries with sugar.

Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. The longer they sit, the more syrup forms.

Serve chilled, with ice cream or double cream if desired.