FAST FRESH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pint basket California strawberries, halved

In medium skillet mix sugar, water and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes just to boil. Add butter; stir until melted.

Mix in strawberries; heat through, but do not cook.

For breakfast or brunch, serve with waffles, pancakes or French toast.

For dessert, spoon over ice cream, frozen yogurt, pudding or pound cake.

Yield: 8 servings or about 2 cups
Source: California Strawberry Commission