Wash the strawberries and then remove the leafy parts of the strawberries.

In a small pot, add the sugar and the water.

Boil the sugar and water for about 15-18 minutes until you get a syrup consistency. Test by dropping a bit of the syrup on a plate and see if the drop holds up.

Add the fruit to the syrup, and put it over medium heat until it starts bubbling.

Turn the heat down to low and let it bubble slowly for about 10 minutes.

Add the lemon juice.

(Optional) – If the syrup is not thick enough, you can remove the strawberries and boil the syrup more on low heat until it reaches the desired consistency, and then, add the strawberries back in.

Once it’s ready, we like to spoon our lusciously thick and glistening varenye into jars, ready to be sealed, stored in the refrigerator, and used as and when needed.