Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie
Description
An easy summer fresh strawberry pie recipe made with fresh strawberries takes little time to prep to create a perfect sweet dessert for entertaining.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup white sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 pinch salt
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1 cup water, divided
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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3 drops red food coloring, or as desired
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3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
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8 ounces heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
Directions
1
Combine white sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir in 3 tablespoons water until becomes a paste.
2
Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat; slowly add to sugar mixture. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice, almond extract, and food coloring. Cool for at least 15 minutes. Fold in strawberries.
3
Pour strawberry filling into pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
4
Beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer; slowly add confectioners' sugar until combined. Spread whipped cream over chilled pie.