Monday 19 September 2011

Fresh Strawberry Pie (Dorothy)

2 quarts strawberries, washed & hulled (divided)
1 cup water
3 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1/3 cup water)
1 cup sugar
10 inch baked pie shell

Mash just enought strawberries to fill 1 cup, combine mashed strawberries with 1 cup water in saucepan.  Boil for 5 min.  Add sugar and cornstarch mixture.  Boil until mixture turns clear (approx. 5 min.) stirring constantly.  (add 4 drops of red food colouring, if desired).  Cool glaze, then add remaining fresh whole berries and toss gently to coat.  Arrange in baked pie shell and refridgerate.  Garnish with whip cream.

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