Ingredients
1 quart fresh strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
red food coloring
baked pie shell
whipped cream, garnish
Method
Cut up 1 cup of berries. Mix 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. In a 2-quart saucepan, stir in 1 cup water gradually until smooth, add cut up berries, cook and stir over medium heat until thick and clear. Stir in a few drops of red food coloring. Stir in remaining berries, saving 1/4 cup for garnish.
Pour in baked pie shell and chill until firm, about 3 hours.
Top with whipped cream.