Summer Fresh Strawberry Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust
• 3 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
3. Pour strawberry mixture into the pie crust.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cold water and cornstarch until smooth.
5. Pour cornstarch mixture over strawberry filling.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and thickened.
7. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

(Per slice)

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 2g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fresh and flavorful strawberry filling
• Sweet and tart balance
• Flaky and buttery pie crust
• Perfect for summer entertaining

User Comments:

• "This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The strawberries are fresh and juicy, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness."
• "I made this pie for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect dessert for a summer gathering."
• "This is the best strawberry pie I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To hull strawberries, use a straw or small knife to remove the green tops.
• If you don't have a pre-baked pie crust, you can make your own.
• You can also use frozen strawberries in this pie. Just thaw them before using.
• Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the filling from spilling out.