Instructions: To make the sauce heat the sugar and syrup over a low heat stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.

Cook for a further 5 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream and vanilla essence.

Beat for about 2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and glossy.

Serve the strawberries with the sauce hot or cold.

The sauce can be made a day ahead stored in the refrigerator and then served cold. It does not re heat well.

Serves 4

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