Strawberry Compote

Ingredients

• 3 pints fresh strawberries, washed,patted dry and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   In a non-reactive saucepan, over medium heat, combine 2 pints of the strawberries, sugar and liquor.

2. 2

   Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the fruit is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and cool.

4. 4

   In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, puree the strawberries until smooth.

5. 5

   Turn into a mixing bowl, and add the remaining sliced strawberries.

6. 6

   Mix well.