Fresh Strawberry Pie
Need the perfect dessert for a backyard cookout or Fourth of July picnic? This Fresh Strawberry Pie packed with 2 pounds of fresh berries is the perfect old-fashioned dessert to finish off any summertime menu.
Makes: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country
Ingredients
- 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, divided
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook frozen pie crust according to package instructions.
- In a blender or food processor, combine ½ pound strawberries and ½ cup water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour strawberry puree into a saucepan. Add sugar and lemon juice and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Slowly add to the saucepan with the strawberry puree.
- Heat strawberry puree over medium and let simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until mixture has thickened and reduced some. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the remaining 1 ½ pounds strawberries. Pour the cooled strawberry mixture over the top and use a spatula to coat all the berries.
- Pour filling into the cooked crust and chill pie in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely set and chilled.
- Garnish pie with whipped cream just before serving, if desired.
Tips & Notes
This pie is best when eaten the same day you make it.
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3 Comments
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I love strawberries. The dish you shared is amazing, and I tried it according to your recipe. That’s great, thanks.
I adore how sweet the cakes are. I’ll put these advices of yours to use!
Fresh strawberry pie is a once-a-year summer treat!