Here's the recipe for Big Boy's Fresh Strawberry Pie:
Here's the recipe for Big Boy's Fresh Strawberry Pie:
*Ingredients*
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (or 1 frozen pie crust, thawed)
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 small box (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
*Instructions*
1. *Prepare the Pie Crust*: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a frozen crust, bake according to package instructions. If using homemade crust, blind-bake for 15-18 minutes with pie weights or dried beans, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
2. *Make the Strawberry Glaze*: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear. Remove from heat and stir in strawberry gelatin until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
3. *Assemble the Pie*: Arrange fresh strawberries in the cooled pie crust. Pour the cooled glaze over the strawberries, ensuring they're well coated.
4. *Chill and Serve*: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the glaze sets. Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
*Variations and Tips*
- *Use ripe strawberries*: Fresh, sweet strawberries are key to this recipe.
- *Don't overmix*: Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring over the strawberries to prevent wilting.
- *Make ahead*: Prepare the pie crust and glaze separately, then assemble the pie a few hours before serving.
- *Storage*: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days ¹ ² ³.
