Fresh and Easy Strawberry Pie

And texture. Both tang and sweet. Fresh strawberries are available most of the year, so it's perfect any time. This recipe has been in our family for decades, one of my mother’s specialties. People always rave about it. The secret is in the sauce filling. It is truly smooth and delicious – not gelatinous like so many strawberry pies are. Everyone calls it the best! And it only takes minutes to make.

Plus, when you use fresh strawberries, you’re getting a healthy dessert with loads of nutrients. When you use a non-sugar sweetener, you’re adding to the healthiness. This is a great recipe for those with elderly nutrition concerns. If you use a recommended sweetener, those with sugar restrictions can also enjoy this pie. You probably know that strawberries contain no fat, cholesterol of sodium. But they are also very high in Vitamin C, a top anti-oxidant, and are good for fiber as well.

And you can often find strawberries in stores at certain times throughout the winter months (including around Valentine’s Day). So this is not just a recipe for spring and summer. You can certainly make this easy strawberry pie recipe with frozen strawberries too, but fresh is obviously the best.

(Sometimes I actually double the sauce recipe if I have a deep dish crust and am piling on more strawberries. For me, more is better here)...

1 pre-baked pie shell
1 quart fresh strawberries

4 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tblspn corn starch
1 Tblspn water
1+ teaspoon gelatin
½ cup sugar, Splenda, or other sweetener

Bake the pie crust according to instructions, and cool.
Mix ¼ of the berries, and the sugar in a sauce pan.
Dissolve the corn starch in lemon juice, and add in.
Cook on medium heat until it thickens.
Mix the gelatin in the water, and add in.
Cut in half and arrange the rest of the strawberries in the crust.
Pour the above heated mixture over the pie. Let it cool and set before serving. Great with whipped cream or ice cream!
It’s best to refrigerate the pie until serving, and also any leftovers.

This is a really easy healthy recipe, so don’t miss out. You’re sure to get loads of compliments.

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