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fresh-strawberry-pie

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Nettie
Fresh Strawberry Pie made with juicy strawberries and a simple homemade glaze — no gelatin! A delicious summer dessert that’s easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts fresh strawberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water divided
  • 1 prebaked pie shell store-bought or homemade — try my buttery flaky pie crust!

Instructions
 

  • Wash and hull the strawberries. Mash about 1 1/2 cups of the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. Cut the remaining strawberries in half.
  • Add the mashed strawberries to a medium saucepan. Stir in sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Cook until the mashed strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves.
  • In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with the remaining 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling strawberry mixture while whisking. Cook for a few more minutes until thickened and glossy.
  • Toss the remaining halved strawberries with the thickened glaze until evenly coated.
  • Pour the strawberry mixture into the prebaked pie shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until set. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
 
  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • The glaze can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

 

This pie does not freeze well. Freezing will alter the texture of the strawberries and cause the glaze to become watery once thawed. It’s best enjoyed fresh within a couple of days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 91mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 141mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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