Fresh Strawberry Pie

Ingredients:

- 3 lbs (9 cups) fresh strawberries (reserve 1 cup for glaze)

- Baked all-butter pie crust (slightly golden)

- Strawberry Glaze

Strawberry Glaze:

- 1 cup fresh strawberries, puréed

- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on strawberry sweetness)

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- 1 1/2 teaspoons low or no-sugar fruit pectin

- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

- A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the all-butter pie crust and bake until slightly golden. Allow it to cool.

  

2. In a saucepan, combine the puréed strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, fruit pectin, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. 

3. Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the cooked glaze to a large bowl. Let it cool to room temperature.

4. Once cooled, gently fold in the reserved whole or sliced strawberries into the glaze.

5. Scoop or arrange the glazed strawberries into the prebaked pie crust. 

6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the glaze to set.

7. Serve chilled with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Enjoy your refreshing strawberry pie!