You know spring is in full swing when the weather has warmed up and fresh berries are in abundance. It’s the perfect time to make this strawberry pie. Sure, canned pie filling exists, and yes, you could use strawberry Jell-O to fill your crust, but when the season is right, the only pie recipe you should be searching to make is a fresh strawberry pie! With just five ingredients, this easy strawberry dessert brings the flavors of the season right to your family celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated piecrust
- 1 1/2 qt. fresh strawberries, stems removed, halved
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. corn starch
- Whipped cream, for serving
Directions
- 1For the crust: Bake one refrigerated piecrust according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
- 2For the strawberry filling: Mash 1 ½ cups the berries with a fork and combine with the sugar, vanilla and ¼ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring and mashing frequently, and cook until the fruit begins to soften and break down more, about 5 minutes.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ½ cup water. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering strawberry mixture and return the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and fold in the remaining fresh strawberries. Immediately transfer the strawberry mixture to the piecrust.
- 4Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 4 hours.