1 1/3 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 whole shallot, chopped (or 1 clove garlic + 1/4 onion, chopped)
4 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 1/3 tsp. dried thyme)
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water