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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Source of Recipe

Southern Lady


Recipe Introduction

"Piled high with plump, ruby-red berries, this delectable pie is sure to satisfy on a warm, sunny day."

List of Ingredients

° ½ (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crust
° 1 (6-ounce) box strawberry-flavored gelatin
° 1½ cups sugar
° ¼ cup cornstarch
° 1½ cups water
° 4 teaspoons orange zest
° 2 (1-pound) containers fresh strawberries, halved
° Sweetened whipped cream (optional)


Recipe

Preheat oven to 450° F.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie crust. Roll pastry into a 12-inch circle. Place in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of crust with fork. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie crust. Roll pastry into a 12-inch circle. Place in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of crust with fork. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.

Arrange strawberries in pie crust. Pour enough gelatin mixture into crust to coat strawberries completely; discard any remaining gelatin mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.


Makes one 9-inch pie