Luscious Strawberry Pie
This is my original strawberry pie recipe, that came from a booklet from the Home Economics Department from PGE. Circa 1974
Ingredients
- 1 -9 inch pie crust
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream
Instructions
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Remove stems and wash strawberries. Drain thoroughly on paper towels.
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Place berries in previously prepared pie shell, arranging carefully, placing the biggest berries on top.
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Combine gelatin, water, cornstarch and sugar in saucepan. Cook, stirring, until clear. Add several drops of food coloring to make a rich red mixture. Cool 15 minutes.
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Pour over berries, making sure to cover all berries. Refrigerate entire pie
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Serve with whipped cream. Makes 6 servings.
Recipe Notes
I now use Linell's Pie Crust recipe, and always make two pies. Aunt Linell’s Pie Crust
Covering the strawberries with the gel is very important. Sometimes takes a bit of work.
I had one particular boyfriend that loved these pies, and I would spoil him frequently with them when I could.