Strawberry Meadows Dessert Topping

2 pounds fresh strawberries

3 -4 tablespoons sugar (see note)

2 tablespoons orange liqueur

Clean and wash strawberries. Select ¾ pound of the ripest berries; cut into quarters and place in a large blender.

Cut remaining strawberries into large slices. Place the sliced strawberries in a large glass or stainless steel bowl; set aside.

Add 3 tablespoons sugar and liqueur to strawberries in blender. Puree until smooth. Adjust sugar to taste with additional sugar. Pour sauce over sliced berries. Stir gently to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and macerate at room temperature for 1 hour before serving plain with whipped cream or as a dessert topping.

Store chilled for 3 days. Bring topping to room temperature before serving.

Serves six.

Baker's hint: For the freshest strawberry flavor, do not over sweeten.

Nutrition values per serving: 84 calories, trace amount fat (0 saturated), 18 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium.