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The Best Fresh Strawberry Pie with Stovetop Glaze

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Make this classic, fresh strawberry pie using a simple stovetop glaze instead of gelatin. It features ripe berries in a flaky crust for a refreshing summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust (flaky crust recommended)
  • 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare your 9-inch pie crust and let it cool completely.
  2. Gently wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them in half. Place the fresh berries in the cooled pie crust, arranging them evenly.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Gradually whisk in the water until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Let it boil for one minute while stirring.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and butter until the butter melts completely.
  7. Let the glaze cool for about 10 minutes. It should still be warm, but not hot.
  8. Carefully pour the warm glaze over the fresh strawberries in the pie shell. Spread the glaze evenly to coat all the berries.
  9. Refrigerate the strawberry pie for at least 4 hours, or until the glaze is fully set.
  10. Slice and serve this ultimate strawberry pie cold.

Notes

  • For the best results, use firm, ripe strawberries. Avoid berries that are overly soft.
  • If you prefer a creamier strawberry pie texture, you can mix 4 ounces of softened cream cheese into the warm glaze after removing it from the heat, before adding the lemon juice and butter.
  • This recipe avoids Jello and Cool Whip, focusing on a homemade strawberry glaze for a classic strawberry pie flavor.

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