1. Place the strawberries in large saucepan and add 3 cups of water. Bring the liquid to a boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and leached of nearly all their color.

2. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and drain the strawberries for at least 10 minutes. Do not disturb them while they drain or push down on them. Just let the liquid drain naturally.  Discard the solids once the liquid is all drained.

3. Return the strawberry juice to the saucepan and add the sugar. Bring to a boil for about 2 minutes and skim any foam that forms on top. Then remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

4. Set out four half-pint jars with sterilized lids and divide the syrup evenly amongst each jar, leaving ½-inch of headspace at the top. Process the jars in a hot water bath for at least 10 minutes.