Key Takeaways:
- Fresh Ingredients Are Key: Use the freshest, juiciest strawberries for the best flavor, and consider using a homemade or store-bought pie crust depending on your comfort level.
- Simple Glaze Recipe: The glaze is made using cornstarch, sugar, water, and strawberry-flavored gelatin for a perfectly sweetened coating.
- Easy Preparation: The recipe is straightforward, with steps that include preparing and prebaking the crust, making the glaze, and assembling the pie.
- Versatile Dessert: Serve the pie as is, or elevate it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Perfect for Spring and Summer: Celebrate strawberry season with this pie, ideal for warm weather gatherings or as a refreshing dessert.
- Optional Variations: Add a twist by combining strawberries with rhubarb for a tangy strawberry-rhubarb pie.
This best-ever fresh strawberry pie is heaped high with fresh, juicy, ripe strawberries. Coat the berries with a perfectly sweetened glaze, and this pie is good enough to eat as it is. However, some ice cream or whipped cream on top is always in style. If you are a fan of strawberries, also try Strawberry Macarons Recipe.
Fresh Strawberry Pie: Spring is here, and with it, the stores produce sections are laden with juicy, fresh, red, ripe strawberries. Ready for the picking, or should I say purchasing. I was at the store yesterday, and they had these beauties on a BOGO. Two boxes for the price of one. SCORE! Strawberry pie, shortcake, pound cake, and strawberries with whip-cream will be on the menu in the coming days. I can’t wait for my rhubarb to get big enough so I can add strawberry-rhubarb pie to that list.
What Do I Need to Make Fresh Strawberry Pie?
The two main ingredients are the pie crust and fresh strawberries. If you have pie crust anxiety, then my recipe for Flaky No-Fail Pie Crust is the perfect Rx to cure your anxiety. No Xanax needed. However, if making the crust still gives you nightmares, then purchase a ready-made unbaked pie crust. Your pie will always be delicious! For the strawberries, the freshest, ripest, juiciest berries you can find. Two quarts for a regular pie dish or three quarts for a deep-dish pie plate. For the glaze, a box of strawberry flavored jello and some cornstarch and sugar.
How Do I Make The Fresh Strawberry Pie?
This pie is super easy.
- Wash and remove the tops from the strawberries
- Make and prebake the crust. (click here) to read the blog and watch the video on how to blind bake or pre-bake the pie crust.
- While the crust is cooling, make the glaze by combining cornstarch, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil until thickened. Add the package of jello.
- Pour the glaze over the berries, and put the berries in the cooled pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?
A: Fresh strawberries are recommended for the best flavor and texture, but frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch. Be sure to thaw and drain them thoroughly to avoid a watery pie.
Q: What if I don’t have strawberry-flavored gelatin?
A: You can substitute unflavored gelatin mixed with strawberry juice or puree for a similar result.
Q: How long does the pie need to chill before serving?
A: The pie should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours to allow the glaze to set properly.
Q: Can I make the pie crust ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prepare and prebake the crust a day in advance. Just store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
Q: How long will the pie last in the refrigerator?
A: The pie is best enjoyed within 2-3 days. Store it covered in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Q: What are some serving suggestions for this pie?
A: Serve the pie chilled with whipped cream or ice cream, or garnish with mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness.
Fresh Strawberry Pie - Best Ever
Equipment
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- 9 inch pie dish
Ingredients
- 2 quarts strawberries 3 quarts for a deep dish pie plate.
- 1 pie crust pre-baked
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup corn-starch
- 1½ cup water
- 1 3 oz. pkg. jello strawberry flavored
Instructions
- Make or purchase a pie crust and prebake. (click here) for my Easy No Fail Pie Crust. Be sure you watch the video.
- Remove the stems from the strawberries and wash them. Set them aside.
- To make the glaze:Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and boil until thickened.
- Remove the thickened mixture from the heat and stir in the jello. The mixture will become thin and watery. This is normal.
- Pour the glaze over the fresh strawberries and stir to coat.
- Pour the berries into the prebaked pie shell. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
You did not mention what size of Jell-O, I was, assuming it was 3 ounce. Is that correct? The recipe looks yummy, I’m excited to try it. I’m going to try the pie crust and the strawberry pie so wish me luck. My piecrust has always been my downfall, so I’m going to try your recipe, I’m excited. 🙂
I love it that you gave the recipe a try. Yes the size is a small box of Jell-O. the 3 ounce size.