An easy fresh strawberry pie is all about letting ripe strawberries shine—no complicated steps, just a glossy, lightly sweet filling in a crisp crust.
🍓 Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling:
- 1 kg (about 2 lbs) fresh strawberries (hulled)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
- 1 small box strawberry gelatin (optional, for extra flavor & color)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional topping:
- Whipped cream
🥧 Instructions
1. Prep strawberries
Set aside about 1 cup of the prettiest whole strawberries. Slice the rest in halves or quarters.
2. Make the glaze
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear (about 5–7 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in gelatin (if using) and lemon juice.
3. Combine
Let the glaze cool slightly, then mix it with the sliced strawberries.
4. Assemble the pie
Spoon the mixture into the crust. Arrange the whole strawberries on top for a beautiful finish.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until fully set.
6. Serve
Slice and serve with whipped cream if you like.
🍴 Tips
- Use the freshest, sweetest strawberries you can find—this dessert depends on them.
- If skipping gelatin, the cornstarch glaze alone works fine (just a bit softer set).
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla or a pinch of salt to the glaze.
- A graham cracker crust gives it a nice twist if you want something different.
If you want, I can give you a no-cook version, a cream cheese layered version, or a bakery-style glazed finish that looks extra fancy.