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Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie

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A simple and nostalgic dessert featuring fresh strawberries under a glossy homemade glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust, baked
  • 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Halve most of them, and set aside 1 cup of berries for mashing.
  2. Place the reserved 1 cup of strawberries in a bowl and mash lightly with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until evenly combined.
  4. Stir in the cold water, salt, and the mashed strawberries. Add a small drop of red food coloring if desired.
  5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 4 to 6 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes clear.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and let the glaze cool for about 10 minutes.
  7. Arrange the remaining 5 cups of halved strawberries in the baked pie crust.
  8. Pour the cooled glaze over the strawberries, ensuring each berry gets coated.
  9. Refrigerate the pie for 1 to 2 hours until the glaze is fully set and the pie is chilled.
  10. Slice and serve cold, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Keep slices cold until just before serving to maintain the glaze’s shine. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for cleaner cuts.

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