Luby's Cafeteria Fresh Strawberry Pie

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 4 pints strawberries
• 2 9-inch baked pie crusts
• sweetened whipped cream

Recipe

• for glaze, in medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of the water, sugar, and gelatin.
• bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• in small bowl, gradually mix remaining 1 cup water into cornstarch until smooth.
• add to saucepan, whisking constantly with a wire whisk.
• cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and fairly clear. (i suggest stirring constantly).
• stir in food color.
• remove from heat and let stand at room temperature cool.
• do not refrigerate.
• for pies, spread 1/4 cup glaze onto bottom of each pie shell.
• in large bowl, combine strawberries and 2 cups of the glaze.
• mix gently to coat evenly.
• spoon half the mixture into each pie shell, arranging berries attractively.
• spoon half the remaining glaze of each pie, smoothing and sealing glaze to edge of crust with spoon.
• refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• top with whipped cream.