A simple pie that highlights the freshness of strawberries with a luscious homemade glaze, piled high into a graham cracker crust.
Piled High Strawberry Pie
A simple pie that highlights the freshness of strawberries with a luscious homemade glaze, piled high into a graham cracker crust.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Spatula or spoon
- Knife (if cutting strawberries)
- refrigerator
Ingredients
For the strawberry glaze:
- ½ cup 120 ml water
- 1 cup 250 g mashed strawberry pulp
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons 24 g cornstarch
- A few drops of red food coloring optional
For the pie:
- 3 pounds 1365 g fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1 graham cracker pie crust store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a saucepan, combine water, strawberry pulp, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
- Boil for about 2 minutes, or until the glaze becomes thick and translucent.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring (optional) for a vibrant red glaze.
- Set aside to cool.
- If the strawberries are very large, cut them in half; otherwise, leave them whole.
- Once the glaze has cooled, toss it gently with the fresh strawberries to coat.
- Pile the glazed strawberries into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a few hours until set.
- Serve garnished with nondairy whipped topping, if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve cold with a dollop of nondairy whipped topping or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch.Wine Advice:
Pair this dessert with a sweet rosé or Moscato to complement the fresh strawberry flavor.Nutrition values
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 35 g