Description
A refreshing and delicious classic strawberry pie perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (baked and cooled)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the water until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and starts to boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Gently fold in the halved strawberries until they are well coated with the sauce.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling.
- For a twist, substitute half of the strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg