Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie, a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of summer. With a buttery crust enveloping juicy strawberries glazed to perfection, each slice offers a burst of flavor that will take you back to cherished memories. This simple recipe is perfect for gatherings or just a sweet treat at home, making it a must-try for any berry lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the halved strawberries while still warm.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg