Pie Crust Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 ounces butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Pie Filling Ingredients:
1 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
1 quart strawberries, rinsed, stemmed, and dried
1 pint whipped cream, for garnish
Pie Crust Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Once the components are fully blended, mix them well.
Using a 9-inch pie pan, press the mixture onto the pan’s bottom and up its edges. Using a fork, prick the crust all over.
Bake the crust for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is lightly browned.Take it out of the oven and allow it to cool fully.
Strawberry Pie Filling Instructions:
In a small saucepan, mix together the water, granulated sugar, salt, cornstarch, and red food coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Set it aside to cool.
Once the crust is cooled, pile the rinsed, stemmed, and dried strawberries into the crust.
Pour the cooled thickened glaze over the strawberries, making sure they are well coated.
Refrigerate the pie until the glaze is set.
Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped dessert topping.