Rinse and hull 2 cups of strawberries
Slice the strawberries
Add strawberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water to a saucepan
Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer
Mash the strawberries gently with a spoon
Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Remove from heat
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve if a smooth syrup is desired
Let the syrup cool
Pour into a clean jar or bottle
Store in the refrigerator