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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Even better if you pick the strawberries

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sliced strawberries (about 2 pints), divided
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 5 to 10 drops red food color, optional
  • 1 (9-inch) baked pie crust, cooled
  • Whipped Cream

Directions

  1. Puree or mash 1 cup strawberries in food processor or by hand.
  2. Combine sugar and corn starch in a medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water, mashed strawberries, lemon juice and food color (optional). Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute. Let mixture cool slightly.
  3. Gently stir remaining 3 cups sliced strawberries into cooled filling. Spoon into pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, just until set.
  4. Pie is best served the same day prepared. Top with whipped cream, if desired.