EASY Strawberry Pie Recipe

fresh strawberries

🥗Healthier: frozen strawberries

💰Cheaper: mixed berries

Frozen strawberries can be more affordable and available year-round.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the pie crust by blind baking it until golden brown and cooled.

Wash and hull 2.5 pounds of strawberries. Split them in half, setting one half aside in a bowl.

In a medium saucepan, add the other half of the strawberries, 0.25 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Add 0.75 cups of granulated sugar to the saucepan and mash the strawberries with a potato masher or fork.

In a small bowl, mix 0.25 cups of water with 5 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.

Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

Pour the cooled strawberry mixture over the reserved fresh strawberries and mix to coat them.

Pour the filling into the baked pie crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until chilled and set.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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