Skip to main content

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Although summer is officially a few weeks away, around here it is already HOT!  Also strawberries are in abundance here which makes the perfect combination for Fresh Strawberry Pie!  This recipe isn't just that artificial gel that you find in the store, but a tasty filling full of deliciousness!!

Fresh Strawberry Pie

3 quarts (about 3 lbs) fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
1 cup sugar
1 T powdered pectin (Sure Jell)
Pinch of salt
3 T cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 pre-baked pie shell

Slice 1 heaping quart of the strawberries for the filling and cut in half 2 cups for the pie top.  Half an additional 2 cups of strawberries and puree until smooth. 

Measure 1 1/4 cup of the puree and mix with sugar, pectin and salt in saucepan.  Bring to a simmer whisking frequently. Simmer until mixture foams about 1 minute.  Remove from heat and skim foam.  Return to heat and slowly whisk in cornstarch mixture until mixture is stiff.  Stir in lemon zest and vanilla.

Place 1/4 cup of the mixture in a small bowl, whisk in 2 T water for the glaze.  Place remaining mixture in large bowl, cool to room temperature and then stir in sliced strawberries.  Pour into baked pie shell.  Arrange halved strawberries over top, brush with glaze and refrigerate until ready to serve.


Labels:

Comments

  1. BarbaraMay 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh my that looks good, sure will be making those, hugs

    ReplyDelete
  2. D+BJune 5, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Love your blog!! I am definitely going to be your new follower :) I would love it if you followed me to @ for-the-luv-of.blogspot.com that would be great :) I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup.. And Giving away giveaways on mineral make-up!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    yummy... :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. The Daily SmashApril 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    These look so yummy. Love your blog come and check out my blog

    www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com

    Have a great day

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for sharing your commment. It is a joy and blessing to hear from you and your words are appreciated.

Popular posts from this blog

Sometimes We Score, Sometimes We Block

Our family is in the midst of little league soccer season. My youngest son is playing and his enthusiasm is contagious. He is pretty good at the sport, but what makes it so great is that he loves it! He counts the days until the next game or practice. He loves his coach and teammates. He has moved up an age level this year and the players are working more like team, passing to each other and watching out for each other during play. During the last game, my son scored two goals, they were the only goals of the game. In today's game the team scored eight goals. My son came up afterwards to me and said, "I didn't score today, but I blocked". What a powerful truth those words can hold. In life, sometimes we score, sometimes we block. Sometimes we do great things, we excel, we achieve, we meet our goal - we score! There are also times we see the needs of others, sometimes they are sad or hurting, we block their hits. We look out for them so they can score. We
17 comments
Read more

Relationships and Redemption

In every friendship or relationship, there is a common hope that they will grow and flourish. There is something inside of us that longs for a 'happy every after' story. We dream about it and work to make that happen. But in reality, relationships are a challenge. The bridging of values, lifestyles, interests and sacrificing for another are simply hard things to do! No matter how much we dream of the perfect fit, some relationships will not endure the stress.  When differences appear and tensions arise, prayer can change situations, attitudes and ourselves. For the Christian, we know God can transform, change, heal. We cannot change others, but prayer opens us the door for God to step in and answer. God desires transformation, but does not demand it. The gift of free will allows us to choose to say Yes or No to Him.  Romans 12:18 says, “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Take notice of the first two words: “If possible …” This implies that some
Post a Comment
Read more

A Blank Page - A Great Way to Fill It

A blank page - that is the first view of a new blog post. It has been a while since I have faced the blank page of my little blog! A blank page can bring a variety of emotions - emptiness, anxiety, pressure to perform or emotions such as inspiration, encouragement or simply bursting to share something. But there is always something fresh and exciting about the blank page of a New Year. Happy 2023! This is always a time in my life where inspiration and plans are formed and ready to be implemented for greater change. Aspirations may start strong, but alone do not make a difference. It takes consistency to create change. The changing or adding small habits is a key to great changes. A habit that has been beneficial in my life for many years is rising early. It began when the children were small and was the only pocket of time I had to myself. Through the years, mornings have become my favorite time of the day. Now that my husband and I are empty nesters, we go to bed early and rise early.
Post a Comment
Read more