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Strawberry Pie for a Crowd

A delightful pie featuring a flaky crust topped with sweet, juicy strawberries in a luscious glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 9-inch pre-made (or homemade) pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Ensure strawberries are ripe
For the Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
  • to taste Whipped cream Optional, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using a store-bought pie crust, follow the package instructions to pre-bake it until golden brown. If making it from scratch, roll out your dough, fit it into a pie pan, and blind bake it for about 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Allow it to cool before filling.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the water, ensuring there are no lumps. Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken and bubble, roughly 5-10 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the halved strawberries into the warm mixture until they are well coated.
  5. Pour the strawberry filling into the cooled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours to allow the filling to set.
  7. Top with whipped cream before slicing, and enjoy with your favorite family members or friends!

Notes

Feel free to swap out strawberries for other berries like blueberries or raspberries. Make your pie a day ahead to allow it to set up perfectly. Ensure your strawberries are fresh and ripe for the best flavor; the chilling time is crucial for the filling's consistency.