classic fresh strawberry pie—bright, glossy, and usually made with a simple glaze over fresh berries in a baked crust. Here’s a full, reliable recipe you can follow:
🍓 Fresh Strawberry Pie
🥧 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade if you prefer)
For the filling:
- 1 quart (about 4 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin (like Jell-O)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for brightness)
🔪 Instructions
1. Bake the crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Fit crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prick bottom with a fork.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let it cool completely.
2. Prepare the strawberries
- Slice about ¾ of the strawberries.
- Keep the remaining whole or halved for texture.
3. Make the glaze
- In a saucepan, combine:
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin until dissolved.
- Let cool slightly (but not set).
4. Assemble the pie
- Arrange strawberries in the cooled crust.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the berries, coating everything.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, until fully set.
🍽️ Serving
- Serve chilled.
- Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
💡 Tips
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries—this is key.
- For a more natural version, skip gelatin and use extra cornstarch + a bit of mashed strawberries for color.
- Brush crust with egg wash before baking to keep it crisp.