1piece9-inch pre-baked pie crustHomemade or store-bought
6cupfresh strawberries, hulled and halvedPat very dry for best set
0.75cupgranulated sugar
0.25cupcornstarch
1cupwater
3ouncestrawberry gelatin mixStandard 3-ounce box
1tablespoonlemon juiceBrightens the flavor
0.125teaspoonfine sea salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
If your crust is not pre-baked, bake it according to package or recipe directions and cool completely.
Rinse, hull, and halve the strawberries. Pat them very dry with paper towels so the filling sets well.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly whisk in water until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns glossy and thick, about 3 to 4 minutes after it starts bubbling. Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry gelatin and lemon juice until dissolved.
Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes, then gently fold in the strawberries until evenly coated.
Spoon the strawberry mixture into the cooled crust, mounding slightly. Chill uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, or until fully set. Slice and serve.
Notes
For a cleaner slice, refrigerate the pie until firmly set and use a sharp, serrated knife. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream if desired. To make ahead, assemble up to 1 day in advance; keep refrigerated and uncovered for the first hour to prevent condensation.