dessert recipes

Fresh Strawberry Pie


desserts, pies

1 each baked 9-inch pie shell
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoon lemon juice
3 oz (1 pk) strawberry gelatin
1 quart fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cup water

Clean and hull strawberries. In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water and lemon juice. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened and clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add gelatin, stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Stir in strawberries; turn into prepared pastry shell. Chill 4 to 6 hours or until set. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.