Description
The best strawberry pie I’ve ever tasted- loaded with fresh strawberries and just the right touch of sweetness. Easy to make, simple ingredients, and delicious topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 baked pie crust
- 1 cup mashed strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 stick (2 Tbs.) butter
- 3 cups halved fresh strawberries
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust.
- Set a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Add to the sauce pan, 1 cup of mashed strawberries, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3 Tbs. cornstarch, and 1 cup water.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until thick and clear.
- Stir in 1/4 stick butter.
- Remove from heat.
- Let the strawberry mixture cool.
- Fill the prepared crust with the halved strawberries.
- Pour the cooked and cooled filling over the strawberries.
- Shake the pie gently to so that the filling seeps down between the strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Top with whipped cream when ready to serve.
Equipment
Notes
- I used the Pillsbury Ready to Bake Pie Crust, but you can make your own, or whichever ready to bake crust you like.
- Although, this Classic Strawberry Pie is best served fresh, you can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop