Description
Fresh Strawberry Pie is the quintessential summer dessert, featuring juicy strawberries enveloped in a glossy glaze, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. Easy to make and visually stunning, this pie will steal the show at picnics, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Each slice is a delightful explosion of flavor that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (husked and sliced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (or agar-agar)
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if using a homemade crust. Bake until golden brown and let cool.
- Wash and hull strawberries; slice and set aside some whole berries for garnish.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in gelatin until fully dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Fold sliced strawberries into the glaze mixture. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the cooled pie crust and arrange whole strawberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sprinkle lemon juice with the strawberries before mixing. - Experiment with different fruits or toppings like coconut cream for a unique twist.