Drunken Strawberries

Ingredients

 * 1½ pints strawberries, hulled and halved
 * ¼ cup artificial sweetener
 * 2 tablespoons rum flavoring
 * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
 * 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
 * 3 cups fat-free ice cream (optional)
 * 6 slices angel food cake (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Stir together first five ingredients in a medium bowl.
 * 2) Cover and refrigerate overnight.
 * 3) Serve chilled in bowls, or with ice cream or cake.