Rinse your strawberries under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Remove the green hulls and cut each berry in half.

In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Pour the prepped strawberries into a small saucepan over medium heat.

Sprinkle your sugar and cornstarch mixture over the cooking strawberries and stir gently with a wooden spoon.

Pour in the lemon juice and water, stirring constantly until the mixture looks smooth.

Continue cooking over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens.

Pour the warm glaze through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl.

Let the glaze cool at room temperature for about 5 minutes before applying it to your dessert.