There is nothing as delicious as a homemade strawberry glazed pie to celebrate the warm arrival of spring or the peak of summer. This classic dessert features a crisp, golden crust piled high with juicy, vibrant berries and coated in a glossy red-ruby glaze.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert?
This recipe issues fresh and seasonal strawberries to provide the most natural sweetness.
The stunning presentation of this dessert involves the shiny, translucent glaze, making it a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering.
To make this, you just need a few simple ingredients, which you likely already have the staples, like, sugar, cornstarch and butter.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Preparing the Crust:
You can choose a classic flaky pastry or a butter graham cracker crust.
Preparing The Filling:
You need 1 quart (about 4-6 cups) of fresh strawberries, which are rinsed, hulled and dried.
Golden tip: It is advised to use whole berries for getting a “Shoney’s style” look, or you can even slice them for better serving.
The Homemade Glaze
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3-4 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional: 1 (3-oz) package of strawberry gelatin, like “Jell-O,” for extra color and set.
Optional: 2-3 drops of red food coloring to get that iconic vibrant red hue.
Step-by-Step Instructions
How To Prepare The Crust?
Bake your pie crust until it turns golden brown. The most crucial step to be mindful of is to let it cool completely before adding any fruit to prevent a soggy bottom.
Making The Glaze
Take a medium saucepan and whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the water and mashed berries, if using them for adding extra flavor.
Boil it over a medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick, clear and glossy, usually for 2-3 minutes.
After this, remove from heat and if you are using gelatin or food coloring, stir it until fully dissolved. Finally, allow the glaze to cool down to room temperature.
Assemble The Pie
Arrange your fresh strawberries in the cooled pie shell. Gently pour the cooled glaze over the berries, ensuring that every strawberry is well-coated.
Chill & Set
Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours. This allows the glaze to set properly so that you can get clean and beautiful slices.
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Serving Suggestions
You can top the pie with a generous dollop of a homemade whipped cream or cool whip just before you serve it.
You can also serve the slice with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for getting a classic “pie a la mode” experience.
You can even add a sprig of mint for a pop of green against the deep red berries.
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