1. Rinse berries well in a colander with hot running tap water. Drain
2. Combine berries and all remaining ingredients in a container. Stir gently to distribute the lemon juice.
3. Cover and refrigerate. Will keep up to one week.  Serve alone or-
4. Serve with freshly whipped cream**.

* Syrup should be equal in volume to lemon juice and just enough to balance the sourness of the lemon.  1-2 T of any sugar or substitute can be used.

** Beat cream until soft peaks form