Strawberry Pie

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A luscious but easy springtime dessert by Roberta Brown

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 drops red food coloring, if desired
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2½ lbs or 1½ - 2 quarts hulled strawberries
• 3 Tbsp light Karo syrup
• (1) 8- or 9-inch baked pie crust
• 1 cup water
• Sweetened whipped cream
• 3 Tbsp strawberry gelatin

Directions:

Combine sugar, cornstarch, syrup and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute until very thick. Gently stir in strawberry gelatin and food coloring. Cool until room temperature.

Slice berries or use whole. Lightly brush pie crust with a small amount of glaze. Alternately add strawberries and remaining glaze, ending with the glaze. Chill before serving. Top with whipped cream. Enjoy!

6 - 8 servings