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
Puree or mash 1 cup strawberries in food processor or by hand.
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.
Gently stir remaining 3 cups sliced strawberries into cooled filling. Spoon into pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, just until set.
Pie is best served the same day prepared. Top with whipped cream, if desired.