Mint Julep Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
3 c fresh strawberries
1 1/2 tb unflavored gelatin
1/4 c cold water
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c water
1/2 t mint extract
1/8 t salt
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
1 c heavy cream, whipped
6 fresh mint leaves
Recipe
Wash, hull, and drain strawberries. Sprinkle gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups water, mint extract, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour hot syrup over 2 1/2 cups of the strawberries, stirring gently so they will hold shape. Cool mixture until it begins to thicken; then pour into cooled pie shell. Chill until filling is firm; then cover with whipped cream. Garnish top with the remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and the mint leaves. Serve pie very cold.
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