Summery Strawberry Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 cups of fresh strawberries, quartered
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 pound of frozen pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with butter.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Place strawberries in the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle with the flour mixture.
4. In a small bowl, combine cold water, brown sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour over the strawberry mixture.
5. Cover with the frozen pie crust. Cut several slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Strawberries are a great source of Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants.
• Strawberry pie is a popular dessert in the United States.
• The first recorded recipe for strawberry pie dates back to 1845.