Strawberries have shown up in the grocery stores, though they are still over priced, I could not help but get some.
I have leftover berries from last summer in my freezer; I have been guarding from my son Tyler. Tyler loves strawberries as much as I do. He will sneak them from the freezer and eat them frozen, and has been known to steal a jar of my freezer jam. I have had a bag of strawberries hidden and there are just enough left to make the glaze for strawberry pie.
The glaze is so simple and tasty. The only way I will buy the pre-packaged stuff again is if I am be held hostage!
To make the fresh strawberry pie, first you need a piecrust. If you use a frozen or fresh crust from the store, bake it according to the directions.
Next, you need to make Strawberry Pie Glaze… The recipe calls for food coloring. I have never added to my glaze, it is your choice.
Ingredients:
1cup fresh whole strawberries, hulled, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
Few drops red food coloring, optional
Directions:
Mash strawberries
In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch stir in water and mashed berries.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in food coloring if desired.
Cook and stir 3 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes.
To assemble the pie…
Wash and hull 4 ½ - 5 cups fresh whole strawberries
Spread 1/3 cup glaze over bottom of cooked piecrust.
Arrange strawberries in the piecrust then spoon the remaining glaze over berries.
Chill for 1-2 hours, top with whipped cream.
If you want to serve to your some special on Valentine’s Day, serve the pie with Moscato or a sweet Riesling wine.
