Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Sweetened Strawberries Close Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 6 cups Add these sweetened strawberries to our Strawberry Shortcakes. Directions Hull and quarter strawberries; toss in a medium bowl with sugar. Let stand until syrupy, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes (and up to 1 day, covered and refrigerated).