Indulge in a sweet and fruity homemade strawberry pie that is perfect for any occasion. This pie is filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a flaky crust that will surely satisfy your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- Whipped cream for serving
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes clear.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in the baked pie crust.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the strawberries, coating them evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve slices of the pie with whipped cream on top.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside.
The average strawberry has around 200 seeds on its outer skin.