Strawberry Pie

Its Summer Everyone! I know I haven't posted since the spring, but I have some great summer recipes. One great fruit this summer is strawberry, and this pie is an easy dessert that can be made the day before a party and left in the fridge until guests arrive. If you have time to make a homemade pie crust that would be great, but a store but crust works just fine in this recipe.


Ingredients:
1 9 inch pie shell
1 quart of strawberries
1 package frozen raspberries or mixed berries
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water



Directions:


The first step is to bake the pie shell in advance. If its a store bought shell follow the directions on the package and if you make it yourself follow directions of the recipe for prebaking. While the pie is baking cut the strawberries in half and set aside.

pound your hand on the frozen berries or use something hard that will crush up the berries a little.

Next on a medium stove top place the frozen berries sugar cornstarch and water. Allow this mixture to simmer until slightly thickened.

The final step is simply to assemble the pie. Take your pie shell and make a layer on the bottom with strawberries. Pour about half the warm berry sauce on top of the strawberries. Continue with a second layer of strawberries and then a second layer of sauce. There might be a few extra strawberries and sauce.

Put the pie in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 4 hours.