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Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 70 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Filling

    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 💧 1 cup water, divided
    • 🍋 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 3 drops red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
    • 🍓 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

  • Pie Base

    • 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust

  • Topping

    • 🥛 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

STEPS

1

Stir sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons water and mix into a paste.

2

Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot. Add to sugar mixture slowly. Let mixture simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, almond extract, and red food coloring.

3

Let mixture cool for at least 15 minutes; fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared pie crust. Chill until set, at least 1 hour.

4

Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer; add confectioners' sugar slowly until combined. Spread topping over chilled pie.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

326

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most flavorful result.Ensure your pie crust is completely baked and cooled for the best structure.For a healthier option, reduce confectioners' sugar and use unsweetened whipped cream.Chill the pie for at least an hour to achieve a firm consistency.