Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Arrange half of the hulled strawberries evenly in the pre-baked pie crust.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice; lightly mash.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened (3-5 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Allow glaze to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the warm glaze over the arranged strawberries in the pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For best results, use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. Ensure your pie crust is fully pre-baked to prevent sogginess. Chill the pie adequately to achieve a perfect set.