Marie Callenders Strawberry Pie Recipe
Do you love fresh strawberries? This Marie Callender's Strawberry Pie Recipe is for you.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of fresh ripe strawberries.
- 1 cup of granulated white sugar.
- 1 cup of cold water.
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- 3 ounces of strawberry flavored gelatin.
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust.
- Whipped cream for the topping.
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- First, bake your pie crust. Let it cool completely. A cold crust stays crunchy.
Clean the Berries
- Wash your strawberries well. Remove the green stems. Pat them dry with a towel. Dry berries help the glaze stick.
Arrange the Fruit
- Place the berries in the cooled crust. Point the tips upward. Pack them tightly together.
Mix Sugar and Water
- Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Whisk them together until smooth.
Add the Cornstarch
- Add cornstarch to the pan. Whisk it well. Ensure there are no white lumps.
Boil the Mixture
- Cook over medium heat. Stir it constantly. Let it reach a full boil.
Thicken the Glaze
- Boil for about two minutes. The liquid will turn clear. It will look very thick.
Add the Gelatin
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the strawberry gelatin. Mix until it dissolves fully.
Cool the Glaze
- Let the glaze cool for ten minutes. It should be warm but not hot.
Pour Over Berries
- Slowly pour glaze over the berries. Cover every single strawberry.
Chill the Pie
- Put the pie in the fridge. Let it set for three hours. This makes it easy to slice.
Add the Topping
- Top with whipped cream before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade pie!
Notes
- Use the freshest berries you can find.
- Make sure the glaze is not boiling hot.
- Dry your berries very well before using.
- Store the pie in the refrigerator.
- Use a glass dish to see the layers.
- Don't skip the cornstarch. It holds everything together.
- Add a little lemon juice for extra tang.
- Real whipped cream tastes much better than canned.
- Let the crust cool before adding fruit.
- Slice with a very sharp, wet knife.