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This Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie is perfect for summer BBQ's and 4th of July.  It is easily prepared with pre-made pie crust with a fresh strawberry filling that is thickened with a bit of Jell-O and cornstarch.  

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie

This Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie is perfect for summer BBQ's and 4th of July.  It is easily prepared with pre-made pie crust with a fresh strawberry filling that is thickened with a bit of Jell-O and cornstarch.  

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 8
Author Holly

Ingredients

  • 1 Quart Fresh Strawberries; hulled and halved
  • 1 C. Water
  • 1 C. Sugar
  • 1/4 C. Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp. Strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 9" Frozen Pie Crust
  • 1/4 C. Fresh Blueberries (optional)
  • 1 C. Whipped Cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix together the cornstarch and sugar.

  2. Add water and sugar mixture to a pot over medium heat; whisky until combined and thickened.

  3. Remove pot from heat and stir in Jell-O and allow to cool.

  4. Prepare pie crust according to package instructions.

  5. Allow crust to cool completely.  

  6. Thoroughly rinse the strawberries, pat dry with paper towels, mull and cut in half (see tips above).  Add to a mixing bowl.

  7. Lightly stir in cooled Jell-O mixture with the fresh strawberries until coated.  Evenly spread into the bottom of the cooled pie crust.

  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours until thickened before serving.

  9. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh blueberries before serving (see tips above for stabilized whipped cream).