3 pt Strawberries; Fresh, Hulled 1 x Red Food Coloring; A Few Dr
1 c Sugar 1 ea Baked 9″ Pie Shell
3 1/2 tb Cornstarch 1 x Sweetened Whipped Cream
1/2 c Water
Mash 1 pt of the strawberries, using a fork, and set aside. Combine
the sugar and cornstarch in a 3 quart sauce pan. Stir in the water
and mashed berries.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes
to a boil, then cook 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat and stir in the food coloring.
Cool to room temperature. Fold in the remaining 2 pts of
strawberries and turn into the baked pie shell.
Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. To serve, top with
puffs of sweetened whipped cream
Yields
6 servings