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The Best Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

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Make this refreshing, easy strawberry pie featuring a buttery crust and a sweet, vibrant filling of fresh berries. This recipe delivers a classic summer dessert without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade shortbread crust)
  • 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup strawberry gelatin (Jello) powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pie crust and let it cool completely if you baked it beforehand. If using a store-bought crust that requires no baking, proceed to the next step.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the water until smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and boils. Let it boil for one minute, then remove from the heat.
  4. Immediately whisk in the strawberry gelatin powder until it is fully dissolved into the hot mixture. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  5. Allow the glaze mixture to cool on the counter for about 15 to 20 minutes. It should still be pourable but slightly thickened.
  6. Gently fold about half of the fresh, halved strawberries into the slightly cooled glaze.
  7. Pour the strawberry and glaze mixture into the cooled pie crust. Arrange the remaining fresh strawberries attractively over the top of the filling.
  8. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
  9. Slice and serve this refreshing summer dessert cold.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can substitute 1/2 cup of the water with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese mixed into the hot sugar mixture before adding the gelatin.
  • If you prefer a baked pie, use a traditional cooked filling recipe and bake the pie according to your crust instructions, ensuring the berries do not break down too much.
  • This pie is best eaten within 2 days for the freshest berry flavor.

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