Strawberry Pie
Posted On July 11, 2010
You’ll Need
- 1, 9 inch pie shell, baked
- 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Grated lemon zest (optional)
- Whipped cream (if desired)
Directions
- Wash strawberries and remove stems. Do not wash the strawberries early prepare right before you are about to make the pie.
- Reserve half the strawberries (the best looking ones) and mash the rest in a heavy saucepan.
- Add the sugar and cornstarch.
- Place over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or more until thickened and clear.
- Stir in lemon juice and grated zest if tangy taste is desired (recommended).
- Let cool.
- Add remaining berries, except for 5 or 6 to use as garnish.
- Pour in baked pie shell.
- Arrange reserved berries on top and chill well.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream.
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