Description
Creamy, luscious big boys fresh strawberry pie brings summer’s sweetness to your dessert table. Juicy strawberries nestled in a flaky crust promise pure indulgence that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 frozen pie crust
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jelly
Liquid:
- 1 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the frozen pie crust package and bake the crust until golden brown, following package instructions.
- Allow the baked pie shell to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, ensuring a stable base for the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water, whisking thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth mixture.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring constantly until it reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove the thickened sauce from heat and incorporate strawberry jelly, mixing until fully integrated and creating a vibrant, glossy strawberry glaze.
- Let the strawberry glaze cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
- Arrange fresh strawberry slices evenly across the cooled pie crust, creating an attractive and uniform layer.
- Gently pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the arranged strawberries, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the pie for 3-4 hours or until the filling sets completely and becomes firm.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swap out the pie crust for a gluten-free version to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the pie accessible to more people.
- Enhance the filling’s texture by using fresh, ripe strawberries at peak season for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Prevent a soggy bottom by pre-baking the pie crust and allowing it to cool completely before adding the strawberry filling.
- Stabilize the filling by using a touch of gelatin or pectin to help the pie set more firmly and maintain its shape when sliced.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg