Description
This Homemade Fresh Strawberry Pie is a delightful summer dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries in a flaky pie crust with a glossy glaze. It’s a no-bake treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
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Pie:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
Strawberry Filling:
- 1 quart (about 4 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon strawberry gelatin (optional, for extra color and set)
Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a medium saucepan, mash 1 cup of the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. Add the sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add Gelatin (Optional): If using, stir in the strawberry gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pie: Arrange the remaining whole or halved strawberries in the pre-baked pie crust. Pour the glaze evenly over the strawberries, using a spatula to gently spread it if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use sweet, ripe strawberries at their peak.
- The optional gelatin helps the pie hold together better when sliced but can be omitted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
