SPIKED STRAWBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine sugar& water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
• Continue boiling until the syrup is a very light golden colour& falls off the end of a spoon in a slow stream.
• Hull stawberries& slice thickily.
• Add to syrup& cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft- about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat& stir in rum.
• Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled over ice cream, pound cake, pancakes or waffles.