• 1 quart strawberries
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• A few drops of red food coloring
• 1 baked 9-inch pie shell
• Cool Whip

1. Crush 1 cup of red ripe strawberries, add water and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Strain.
4. Add water, if necessary, to make 1 cup liquid.
5. Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt and add to liquid.
6. Stir until smooth.
7. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
8. Cool and add red food coloring.
9. Place remaining whole strawberries in baked pie shell.
10. Pour the glaze over the berries.
11. Top the pie with cool whip.

from "The Country Place Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Fresh Fruits and Berries" by Elizabeth Snare Smith
© 1995 Elizabeth Snare Smith