Ingredients

  • 2 prebaked pie shells (9 inches)
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
  • sweetened whipping cream, for topping

Method

  • Combine the water, sugar, gelatin, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • The mixture should feel thick and thinly coat a spoon, and a line drawn on the spoon will stay clear.
  • Cool until lukewarm.
  • Place the strawberries in the crusts, pointed end up, starting in the middle and working out to the edge.
  • Pour half of the gelatin mixture over the strawberries in each pie shell.
  • Chill several hours or overnight, until the filling is set.
  • Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream.