Description
A delightful fresh strawberry pie recipe with a homemade crust and a sweet, glossy strawberry filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the pie crust, combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork several times. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to create a slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the strawberry mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gently fold in the remaining fresh sliced strawberries into the cooled cooked strawberry mixture.
- Pour the strawberry filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, firm strawberries.
- The pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can serve this pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg