Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

Name: Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup water, divided; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 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

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A spin on a favorite from Strawn's Eat Shop in Shreveport, Louisiana - best fresh fruit pies ever! Plan to share this strawberry pie - it's best within about 24 hours of making it - or put on your stretchy pants and eat the whole thing yourself. You may or may not be sorry.

Recipe by Susanna1210

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

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Ingredients

¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 drops red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
8 ounces heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Directions

Stir sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons water and mix into a paste.
Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot. Add to sugar mixture slowly. Let mixture simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, almond extract, and red food coloring.
Let mixture cool for at least 15 minutes; fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared pie crust. Chill until set, at least 1 hour.
Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer; add confectioners' sugar slowly until combined. Spread topping over chilled pie.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326	Calories
18g	Fat
40g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 149mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 34mg	171%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 125mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.