Place chopped strawberries and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Keep at a rolling boil for ten minutes, then remove from heat.

Strain mixture and discard solids.

Top up strawberry juice to one cup if needed.

Stir in 2 cups granulated sugar and bring too a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar completely.

Cool syrup and pour into jars; refrigerate until needed.