1 qt. fresh strawberries, washed and stemmed

1 cup sugar-----a bit less if berries are very sweet

3 TBLS. cornstarch

1 cup water

a few drops of red food coloring

1 cup whipping cream , whipped and sweetened, or Cool Whip

Baked Pie Shell

 

Have baked pie shell ready.  Cut up 1 cup of the strawberries.  Mix sugar and cornstarch in a 2-quart saucepan.  Stir in the water gradually until smooth.  Add cut-up berries.  Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and clear.  Stir in food coloring.  Cool.  Stir in remaining berries, saving 1/4 cup for top of pie.  Pour into shell.  Chill until firm, about 3 hours.  Top with whipped cream and reserved berries. 

ENJOY!!