Remove the stems and wash the strawberries.

Place them in a pot in layers with the sugar.

Set them aside for 12 hours until the sugar dissolves.

Boil the spoon sweet for 3 minutes skimming off the foam, then remove from heat and set it aside for an additional 12 hours.

Strain and boil the syrup only, for 10 minutes until it thickens.

Add the strawberries and the juice of half a lemon, skim off the foam again and remove from heat. When it cools store in jars.