Yield: 2 - 9 in.
pies
Granulated Sugar 1lb 7oz.
Water 8 fl. oz.
Cornstarch 2 ½ oz.
Water, Cold 12 fl. oz.
Salt ½ tsp.
Lemon Juice 4 Tbsp.
Red Food Coloring As needed
Fresh Strawberries, Rinsed and Halved
Flaky “Baked” Pie Shells 2
Whipped Cream As needed |
1. Bring the
sugar and 8
fluid ounces of
water to a boil
2. Dissolve the
cornstarch in
the cold water
and add to the
boiling water.
Cook over low
heat until
clear,
approximately 5
minutes.
3. Stir in the
salt, lemon
juice and enough
red food
coloring to
produce a bright
red color.
4. Pour this
glaze over the
strawberries and
toss gently to
coat them. Spoon
the filling into
the prepared pie
shells. Chill
thoroughly and
top with whipped
cream for
service.
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