Fresh Strawberry Pie

Name: Fresh Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: BOTTOM LAYER:; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; MIDDLE LAYER:; 2 cups halved fresh strawberries, mashed; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; GARNISH:; 2 cups halved fresh strawberries; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional

Each year we wait for "strawberry time" here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We believe our strawberries are the best in the country! After picking them at a nearby farm, I can't wait to get home to make this pie.

Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MIDDLE LAYER:
2 cups halved fresh strawberries, mashed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
GARNISH:
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional

Directions

For bottom layer, place sliced strawberries in the pie shell. For middle layer, combine the mashed strawberries, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool for 15 minutes; pour over bottom layer. Arrange strawberry halves on top of pie. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Just before serving, whip cream with sugar and almond extract if desired until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pie or garnish individual servings.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 378 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Fresh Strawberry Pie in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook

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ericka58

Jun 30, 2019

I really wanted to like this recipe. I choose this one to try because it didn’t have jello in it. I followed the directions exactly and it didn’t set at all. When I cut a piece the entire strawberry mixture was like I had just poured it in the crust. It’s a mess. I don’t know what I did wrong. The flavor was very good though.
Dusty

Oct 16, 2017

Is so easy to make and it looks Awsome. Will know tomorrow after we eat it
ebramkamp

Aug 27, 2017

Absolutely delicious. Tastes like fresh strawberries. I did cut the sugar back to 3/4 cup and felt it was just the right amount of sweet for us.
Lily380

Jun 21, 2015

absolutely delicious
KristiJo

May 25, 2015

We have declared this the best strawberry pie ever. It tasted so fresh - none of the gelatin in it made it taste REAL rather than fake and gelled up. We loved this and will make it again for sure.
VictoriaElaine

Mar 25, 2015

Easy to make and tastes delicious. But my middle layer never set, so it ended up being a runny mess. Followed the directions exactly, so don't know what went wrong.
Gloriajean66

Aug 22, 2014

This is the easiest and best tasting strawberry preview ever made! My husband loved it
Emmalammadingdong

Jun 25, 2014

I made this for my husband with fresh picked strawberries. He absolutely loved it! This recipe doesn't have that bitter strawberry Jello in it so the showcase flavor is REAL strawberry! I'm such a fan of this recipe and I will make it again!
DeepSorrow

Jun 19, 2014

Very tasty, liked that it didn't need gelatin.
tinaelsey

Sep 5, 2012

This pie is so easy and absolutely delicious! Tastes like strawberry shortcake in a pie. Don't forget the homemade whipped cream and to make it extra special, drizzle it with a little melted dark chocolate!