Strawberry Pie

By gina62_cooks

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz) package refrigerated pie crust dough
• 2 cups Sprite
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 6 tbsp strawberry gelatin
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 3 cups halved fresh strawberries

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450.
On a lightly floured surface, place 1 pie crust on top of the other, and roll out to make 1 (14-inch) pie crust. Place in a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate. Trim excess pastry 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate. Fold under the dough hanging over the edge, and pinch dough to give a wavy edge. Prick bottom and sides with a fork. Line crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights; bake 15 minutes or til golden brown. Remove pie weights and parchment; let cool completely.
In a large saucepan, combine Sprite, sugar, cornstarch, and gelatin. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sliced strawberries. Let cool 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, spoon strawberries into the pie crust. Arrange halved strawberries on sliced ones. Slowly pour the liquid over the strawberries. Chill overnight or til set.