Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

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

3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops red food coloring, or as desired
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
8 ounces heavy whipping cream
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.