Fresh Strawberry Glaze Pie

fresh strawberry pie covered with whipped cream

A simple, but delicious way to enjoy fresh strawberries when they are at their best! With fresh strawberries, in a homemade glaze and topped with whipped cream.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time40 mins

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 9-inch deep dish pie crust pre-baked in a skillet or pie plate
1 quart Fresh whole strawberries hulled and washed (about 1 quart, total. I reserve the smallest, less than perfect ones to use in the glaze below and leave the nicest ones whole for the pie.)

Glaze:

1 cup crushed strawberries
2/3 cup white sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water

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Instructions

Pre-cook your pie shell according to your recipe or instructions, if store-bought. Allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, place the crushed strawberries and white sugar in a small saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and stir in as well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, cook 3 minutes more, stirring, then remove to a glass measuring cup to cool completely.
When pie crust and glaze is cooled, stir glaze and spoon a bit on to the bottom of the pie shell and spread evenly to a thin layer. Arrange the strawberries into the pie shell.
Slowly pour the rest of the glaze over the whole berries, taking care to coat every berry. Refrigerate pie for at least an hour, but preferably 2 hours, then serve topped with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. Alternately, you can cover the entire top of the pie with a layer of whipped cream.
This pie is best enjoyed on the day it is made.

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