fresh strawberry pie

(1 RATING)
58 Pinches
Terre Haute, IN
Updated on Jan 27, 2013

This is one of my families favorite pie and has been around for about 40 years. The flavor is unbelievaby rich and mouth watering. It sure doesn't last long around our house!

prep time 35 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 9 inch - pie shell, baked (i've used homeade & frozen)
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed and hulled & sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 3 ounces box strawberry jell-o
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick's straberry extract ( not imitation)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • small container whipped cream or whipped topping

How To Make fresh strawberry pie

  • Step 1
    In a medium sauepan, stir together sugar, water, salt and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. (This is extremely important). Continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute or until thick and glossy(make sure this is done).
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat and stir in jell-o and strawberry extract. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Step 3
    Place 1/2 the sliced strawberries over bottom of baked pie shell. Place 1/2 the filling mixture over strawberries. Use the remaining strawberries except for 2 and cover with remaining filling.
  • Step 4
    Chill in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
  • Step 5
    Spread cool whip or whipped topping on the top of the pie and place the 2 reserved sliced strawberries on top.

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