Strawberry Pie

Strawberry pie is one of my favorites and it's the perfect time of year to make one. We got some huge, yummy looking strawberries at the store to make this summertime treat.




Strawberry Pie

1 baked pie shell (I use Pillsbury refrigerated pie shell or feel free to make your own from scratch if so desired)*
1 qt. fresh strawberries
1 3 oz. pkg. strawberry jello
1 C. sugar
3 Tbsp. corn starch
1 1/2 C. boiling water
1 Tbsp. ReaLemon lemon juice
1 tsp. red food coloring
cool whip to top

Bake the pie shell and let cool.

Mix in a medium sauce pan the strawberry jello, sugar and corn starch until no lumps remain. Add the boiling water to the mixture and bring to a boil on the stove top. Reduce heat and boil 3-4 minutes or until mixture coats the spoon. Add the red food coloring and lemon juice. Cool the mixture 45-60 minutes.

Slice or halve strawberries and arrange in pie shell. Pour cooled mixture over strawberries. Top with cool whip and any extra strawberries if so desired.

*Do not prick the pie crust while baking. If you do (as I forgot and did - oops!) when you pour the cooled jello mixture over the strawberries it seeps down under the crust some and doesn't cover all the strawberries. Still tastes good though! :)