3 pounds fresh ripe strawberries, including some underripe ones 4 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Wash the strawberries in cold water and drain thoroughly. Hull them and discard the caps. Halve or quarter the strawberries lengthwise. Combine the berries with the sugar in a bowl or a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pan and let sit for 2 hours at room…