A spin on a favorite from Strawn’s Eat Shop in Shreveport, Louisiana – best fresh fruit pies ever! Plan to share this strawberry pie – it’s best within about 24 hours of making it – or put on your stretchy pants and eat the whole thing yourself. You may or may not be sorry.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup water, divided
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 drops red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
- 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Stir sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons water and mix into a paste.
Step 2
Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot. Add to sugar mixture slowly. Let mixture simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, almond extract, and red food coloring.
Step 3
Let mixture cool for at least 15 minutes; fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared pie crust. Chill until set, at least 1 hour.
Step 4
Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer; add confectioners' sugar slowly until combined. Spread topping over chilled pie.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 326 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat8g | 42% |
Cholesterol39mg | 13% |
Sodium149mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C34mg | 171% |
Calcium31mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium125mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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