1 pound strawberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Clean berries and rinse in a colander. Drain well. Mash with sugar and bring to a quick boil. Thin cornstarch with water and pour into hot strawberries, stirring constantly. Bring to another quick boil and remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and chill. (Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons sugar on top to keep surface soft.)

Serve cold with table cream.