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Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Fresh Strawberry Pie made with Florida strawberries at the height of their season. A sweet ending to a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Fresh berries are some of my favorite fruits and strawberries are at the top of my berry list. We’re fortunate to live so close to Florida, where the fresh strawberry season runs from December through April, so we have them available for a very long time.

Our fresh berry season here starts to come in just a week or two before the Florida season ends. In another few days, we’ll have u-pick places open everywhere!

What makes berries of all kinds so special is their high levels of phytochemicals which are nutrients that help protect cells from damage. According to a recent study, women who eat about two servings of strawberries a week experienced less mental decline over time than their peers who don’t. Reason enough for me to enjoy strawberries as often as possible!

One of my favorite strawberry recipes is this familiar Fresh Strawberry Pie made with sweet, sweet strawberries and everyone’s favorite – Jell-o. It may be old-fashioned but oh my goodness is it tasty! I like to serve this one as a delicious ending to Sunday dinner. I hope you’ll enjoy it, too.

How to Make Fresh Strawberry Pie

Before you start, you’ll need to prepare a pie shell. You can use a frozen or refrigerated one, or your favorite homemade recipe. For this pie, I like to cook the pie shell until it’s just barely browned.

4-cup measure filled with fresh strawberries.

Wash the strawberries, remove the stems and cut larger berries in half. Set aside.

Sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.

In a heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the water.

Sugar, cornstarch, and water boiling in a saucepan.

Continue whisking until the mixture is boiling. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly.

Jell-o and strawberries added to sugar and water mixture.

Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and add the jello, stirring until dissolved. Add the strawberries and stir very gently to coat each berry.

Strawberry and jello mixture added to a baked, cooled pie shell.

Pour into the baked, cooled pie shell. Chill until firm. Serve with whipped cream.

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A serving of fresh strawberry pie on a saucer.

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh strawberry pie made with Florida strawberries at the height of their season!
4.77 from 13 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 1 pie shell 9-inch, baked and cooled
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • .3 ounce strawberry Jello
  • Whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Wash the strawberries, remove the stems and cut larger berries in half. Set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the water. Continue whisking until the mixture is boiling. Cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and add the jello, stirring until dissolved. Add the strawberries and stir very gently to coat each berry. Pour into the cooled pie shell.
  • Chill until firm. Serve with whipped cream.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 273kcal | Carbohydrates 50g | Protein 3g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 2g | Sodium 127mg | Potassium 175mg | Fiber 3g | Sugar 31g | Vitamin A 12IU | Vitamin C 56mg | Calcium 23mg | Iron 1mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This is the recipe I’ve used since the ’70’s when I discovered it – best you will ever taste and so easy!

  2. Prepared your recipe and spread the Jelloed strawberries in a graham cracker crust. So simple and so delicious! Thanks for sharing.

  3. I think my Grandkids will love this pie! II looks yummy,can’t wait to try it, I will be my one taster!

  4. That just looks like Spring on a plate!

    Miss P

    1. Lana Stuart says:

      Thanks! It does, doesn’t it?