Easy Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie
Whip up the ultimate summer treat with my super easy old-fashioned strawberry pie recipe! Get ready for juicy, sweet perfection that tastes just like grandma used to make. Seriously delicious – go bake it!
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups Strawberries divided
- ¾ cups Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 Tbs Corn starch
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare your Pie Crust: Ensure your 9-inch pie crust is fully baked and cooled. If using a frozen or unbaked crust, follow package directions or blind-bake until golden brown and cooled completely.
- Fill with Strawberries: Wash and hull (remove the green tops) 3-4 cups of fresh strawberries. If strawberries are very large, you can halve or quarter them. Arrange the prepared strawberries evenly in the bottom of your cooled pie crust.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of strawberries (you can roughly chop these if they're very large), granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ¾ cup water.
- Cook the Glaze: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue to cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns clear. Do not overcook, as this can prevent the pie from setting properly.
- Pour and Chill: Immediately pour the hot glaze evenly over the fresh strawberries in the pie crust.
- Set: Carefully transfer the pie to the refrigerator. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours, but for the best results and a firmer set, chill for 4 hours or longer before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Perfectly Set Glaze: The key is to boil the glaze just until it thickens and becomes clear (1-2 minutes). Over-boiling can cause it to thin out after chilling.
- Storage: Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
