Fresh Strawberry Pie

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) frozen ready-to-bake deep-dish pie shell, thawed
• 4 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and washed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon red food color

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bake pie shell according to package directions; allow to cool.

In medium saucepan, combine 1 pint strawberries with sugar and cook over medium heat, crushing strawberries with back of spoon until mixture is thickened and syrupy.

In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved, then add to strawberry mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add food color, and mix until well blended; allow to cool completely, then place in large bowl.

Add remaining whole strawberries and mix until strawberries are well coated. Spoon into pie shell, cover loosely, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes:

Top pie slices with dollops of fresh whipped cream.