Strawberry Pie

By lmaley

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup crushed strawberries
• a few drops of red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries. Do not allow the strawberries to sit in water since they will absorb water and make the pie runny. Mash enough strawberries to make about one cup of pulp. Use a strawberry slicer to cut the remaining strawberries into even, uniform slices.

With a fork or a potato masher, mash enough of the remaining strawberries to make about one cup of pulp.

Combine the sugar, cornstarch, crushed strawberries, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil, stirring often. Cook for two more minutes until the sauce becomes thick and translucent. Stir in the butter. Add the red food coloring if desired. Set it aside to cool.

To assemble your pie:

Spread the strawberry slices in the baked pie shell. Pour the cooled glaze over the berries. Refrigerate the pie until it is well-chilled. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.