Ingredients
2lbsfresh strawberries
½cupgranulated sugar
1tbspcornstarch
1tbspwater
1tspvanilla
Preparation
Wash strawberries well, remove the tops and chop into half inch pieces.
Place in a large saucepan with the sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until berries are softened and there is a lot of juice in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir together cornstarch and water and add to the strawberries while it is still simmering. Stir until thickened.
Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
Let cool slightly before serving warm, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate to serve later.