Description
A fresh and vibrant strawberry pie made with juicy ripe strawberries, a golden flaky crust, and a glossy sweet glaze. Perfectly chilled for a refreshing dessert that tastes like summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 (9-inch) baked pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- Whipped cream (optional), for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking crust from scratch.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place baked pie crust on a cooling rack, ready to fill.
- Assemble the Dish: Fold about 1 cup of strawberries into the glaze, then pour it over remaining fresh strawberries and toss gently.
- Cook to Perfection: No baking required, let the glaze coat the berries.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon the mixture into the crust and spread evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 2–3 hours, then top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Always chill the pie before slicing for clean servings.
- Choose ripe but firm strawberries for the best texture.
- For extra shine, brush the strawberries with a bit of warmed apricot jam.
- Use a serrated knife to slice without crushing the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry pie, fresh strawberry dessert, summer pie, homemade strawberry pie, fruit pie