Experience the taste of nostalgia with this classic old-fashioned strawberry pie. Made with fresh strawberries and a buttery homemade crust, this pie is the perfect summer treat. The sweet and tangy flavor of the strawberries combined with the flaky crust will have you coming back for more. It's a simple and timeless dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped (for serving)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie dish and trim any excess. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until the strawberries are evenly coated.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Roll out the second disc of dough and cut into strips to create a lattice pattern on top of the pie. Alternatively, you can simply place the entire disc on top and make decorative slits for venting.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
- Serve slices of the pie with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
