Strawberry Filling - fresh strawberries

Method

• Cut and slice 4 cups fresh strawberries and add to a medium bowl.
• Add 1 cup rum and 2 cups sugar and stir to combine.
• Let mixture sit overnight covered in the refrigerator.
• Remove strawberries from the refrigerator and place in a medium saucepan.
• Add the remaining 2 cups of sugar and the orange zest and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
• The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.