In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Slice strawberries lengthwise as thinly as possible. Dip slices in cooled syrup; place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until dry but still bright red, about 2 hours.
Immediately transfer chips to a wire rack to cool completely.
Love the idea of using these as cupcake decorations too. How long would these strawberry chips keep for and how should they be stored?