EASY FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

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For my mother's birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect. It was a memorable occasion for the whole family. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate. Trim edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil or parchment. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate until slightly cooled, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, arrange strawberries in the crust. Pour gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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