This Aunt Barbara's Strawberry Pie recipe is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh strawberries and a flaky crust, this pie is sweet, tart, and bursting with flavor. It is a simple yet impressive dessert that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Whipped cream, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch, and toss to coat the strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the pie crust and spread it evenly.
- In a small saucepan, mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture over the strawberries in the pie crust.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
- Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and are a great source of Vitamin C.
Pie has been a popular dessert in America since colonial times.