Description
This Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie is a simple, classic dessert made with ripe strawberries, a glossy homemade glaze, and a buttery pie crust. It’s the perfect no-fuss treat for spring and summer — light, fruity, and irresistibly refreshing.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Strawberry gelatin (optional, for color and flavor)
- Lemon juice
- Baked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Bake the pie crust if needed and let it cool completely.
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Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries.
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In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and glossy.
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Stir in lemon juice and strawberry gelatin (if using) until fully dissolved. Let cool slightly.
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Arrange strawberries in the cooled pie crust.
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Pour the glaze evenly over the strawberries to coat them well.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours or until set.
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Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh mint.
Notes
- Mix in raspberries or blueberries for a berry blend.
- Use orange juice instead of lemon juice for a citrus twist.
- For thicker glaze, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Try a graham cracker crust for a no-bake option.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a fancy finish.
