Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. on Thu, Jul 31, 08 at 20:30
FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE
1 baked pie shell ( I use the recipe on the Crisco box)
Enough strawberries to cover the bottom of whatever size pie plate you use
THE GLAZE
1 cup of sliced strawberries
3/4 cup sugar (or less if you don't want it really sweet)
3 TBSP. cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Mash the strawberries down, add enough water to make 1 cup of juice
Simmer for 3 minutes, strain and add enough water to make a cup once more
Pour into small saucepan, add sugar, cornstarch and salt
Cook till thick, cool
Fill cooled pie shell with whole strawberries that have been rinsed, dried and hulled
Spoon cooled glaze over strawberries and refrigerate. Serve with a dollup of whipped cream.
Note: You can add a drop or two of red food coloring to the glaze if you want a really red glaze, not necessary if you have really red strawberries. This is a pie that is best eaten up quickly.
