A classic strawberry pie featuring tender, juicy berries, a crisp crust, and a glossy glaze, perfect for summer celebrations or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Slivered almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare or blind-bake pie crust.
- Wash, hull, and halve strawberries.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch with water in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Fold glaze into strawberries and pour into crust.
- Chill for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve with whipped cream or almonds if desired.