Strawberry Syrup

Wash, hull and cut strawberries into quarters. Put in large pot and add 4 cups water. Bring to boil then reduce to a medium simmer. Skim any foam that rises to the top. Strawberries should have lost most of their color after 20 minutes Drain strawberries liquid into clean pot using a fine strainer. Don not compress strawberries to try getting more juice. Add 2 cups sugar to juice and bring back to a boil stirring frequently go dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. For strawberry lemonade use 1 1/3 cup lemonade syrup, 1 2/3 cup strawberry syrup and 5 cups water.