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Sky-High Strawberry Pie Recipe

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This pie is my specialty. It's fairly simple to make but so dramatic to serve. The ultimate taste of spring, this luscious pie has such a big, fresh berry taste I've had many request to bring it to gatherings. —Janet Mooberry, Peoria, Illinois

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Sky-High Strawberry Pie Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

3 quarts fresh strawberries, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup water
Red food coloring, optional
1 deep-dish pastry shell (10 inches), baked
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4-1/2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in mashed berries and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired. Pour into a large bowl. Chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm. Fold in the remaining berries. Pile into pastry shell. Chill for 2-3 hours.
In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle dry pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff. Pipe around edge of pie or dollop on individual slices. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Originally published as Sky-High Strawberry Pie in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p31

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Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2011 by kawfytawk

I may have done something wrong but it did not set up right for me, very runny...suggestions welcome :O) HOWEVER, I have made this whipped cream for other desserts and always get a standing O...LOVE IT! and Love how easy it is to "whip" up!

Reviewed on May. 06, 2011 by Sarah4444

I made this for a gathering about 5 years ago and I STILL have some of the other guests commenting on how good it was! One of my family's faves. A definite keeper. This is why God created strawberries!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2010 by NiseyNisey

This pie is a family favorite and I've been making it for years. It has such a bright, fresh strawberry taste.

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by divinity9405

I got this recipe years ago, when i got my first taste of home (around 1998) I love it! Its been a family favorite, and what got us hooked onto taste of home! It really is the best strawberry pie i have ever had!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2008 by cabashon

This pie is absolutely one of my favorites. I have used it several times! My friends and family beg for it!

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