Indulge in the freshness of strawberry season with this homemade strawberry pie recipe that doesn't require any store-bought Jell-O. The combination of sweet strawberries and flaky pie crust will surely become a family favorite dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- Whipped cream for serving
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Arrange the remaining sliced strawberries in the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour the cooked strawberry mixture over the top of the fresh strawberries in the pie crust.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve slices of the pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Enjoy the fresh and fruity flavors of this homemade strawberry pie!
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, making this pie a healthier dessert option.
The natural sweetness of strawberries eliminates the need for store-bought Jell-O in this recipe.
You can customize this pie by adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.