This Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe is the perfect dessert for summer. Made with fresh strawberries, a hint of cinnamon, and topped with whipped cream, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 qt. strawberries
- 3/4 c. water
- pinch of salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- dash of cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. butter
Pie Preparation
- Cut up 1 cup strawberries.
- Add water.
- Cook for 2 minutes. Mix sugar and starch and add to fruit mixture.
- Cook until thick and clear.
- Add butter, lemon juice and salt; cool.
- Arrange berries in prepared pie crust.
- Top with cooked mixture.
- Chill at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and strawberry.
Calorie: 300
Total cooking time:2 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
The Day I Conquered the Strawberry Pie Kingdom
I have always been a self-proclaimed strawberry aficionado. That’s right, move over strawberries, because this food blogger is about to take you on a whirlwind journey of flavor and fun. It was a sunny afternoon when I decided to make my masterpiece: a Fresh Strawberry Pie.
From Berries to Pie: The Journey Begins
In my kitchen, armed with a quart of strawberries, I felt like a knight ready to slay a dragon. But instead of a sword, I had a sharp knife, and instead of a dragon, I had a bunch of innocent strawberries. I started by cutting up 1 cup of strawberries. “Consider yourself vanquished, my fruity foes,” I mumbled to myself, finding amusement in my culinary combat.
Water, The Elixir of Culinary Life
Next, I added 3/4 cup of water to the strawberries. Now, you might be thinking, “Water? Really? How mundane.” But let me tell you, water is the unsung hero in the culinary world. I mean, without it, we’d all be making Dry-toast-and-nothing-else Pie. So, I let the strawberries and water simmer for 2 minutes, just enough time for them to swap stories and become best buddies.
Sweet and Thick: The Plot Thickens
Then came the sugar and cornstarch. These two are like the Bonnie and Clyde of the dessert world, always together, creating a sweet albeit sticky situation. I mixed 1 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and added them to the simmering strawberries. The mixture started to thicken and turn clear. I’ll admit, it looked a bit like an alien goo, but trust me, it was a delicious alien goo.
Butter, Salt, and a Dash of Humor
Adding the butter was like adding a drop of sunshine to my mixture. And the salt? Well, let’s just say it was there to remind the strawberries not to take life too sourly. I giggled at my own pun as I added the tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt, followed by a dash of cinnamon. Because, let’s face it, what’s life without a bit of spice?
The Great Berry Arrangement and The Final Showdown
Now came the fun part: arranging the remaining strawberries in the prepared pie crust. This was like playing Tetris, but with strawberries. After a few minutes of intense focus, I managed to arrange them all neatly. Then, I topped them with the cooked mixture, feeling a bit like an artist adding the final touches to a masterpiece. I put the pie in the fridge and let it chill for at least 2 hours. I know, the waiting is the hardest part, but as they say, good things come to those who wait.
The Grand Finale: Whipped Cream and Strawberries
When the pie was finally chilled, I topped it with whipped cream and a strawberry. Because if you’re going to make a strawberry pie, you might as well go all out, right?
The Fresh Strawberry Pie was a success, and I must say, I felt a bit like a culinary superhero. So, if you’re looking for me, I’ll be in the kitchen, probably battling a bunch of blueberries or vanquishing some vanilla pods. After all, there’s no rest for a food blogger with a taste for humor and a passion for pie.
