Description
Sweet summer memories come alive in this big boys fresh strawberry pie, brimming with ripe fruit and silky filling. Cool slices promise pure deliciousness that will transport your taste buds to classic American dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberries:
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
Pie Base:
- 1 frozen pie crust
Sugar and Thickeners:
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) cornstarch
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) water
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) strawberry jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and carefully position the frozen pie crust on a baking sheet, following precise package instructions for optimal golden-brown results.
- Allow the freshly baked pie shell to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30-40 minutes, ensuring a stable foundation for the filling.
- Create a smooth glaze by combining sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan, whisking continuously over medium heat until the mixture transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Incorporate strawberry jelly into the hot mixture, stirring until fully integrated and producing a vibrant, glossy sauce.
- Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool to room temperature, which helps prevent soggy strawberries and maintains their fresh texture.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices in a uniform layer across the cooled pie crust, ensuring even distribution and visual appeal.
- Gently pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the arranged fruit, allowing it to settle between the strawberry gaps and create a lustrous coating.
- Refrigerate the pie for 3-4 hours, permitting the filling to set completely and intensify the flavor profile.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a delicate dollop of whipped cream or fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by brushing with melted butter and sprinkling raw sugar before baking for a golden, crispy texture.
- Control strawberry jelly thickness by adjusting cornstarch – less for a runnier filling, more for a firmer set that holds its shape perfectly.
- Make this pie gluten-free by using alternative pie crusts made from almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for sensitive diets.
- Prevent soggy bottom by fully cooling the crust and adding a thin layer of melted white chocolate before adding strawberry filling, creating a moisture barrier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg