Years ago, Shoney’s restaurant chain had a delicious pie on their menu that never failed to get rave reviews. It consisted of a buttery, slightly sweet crust, filled with large, whole, fresh strawberries swimming in a thick, strawberry flavored glaze.

Home bakers wanted to create it in their own kitchens, so manufacturers soon came up with a glaze that was sold in the produce section of grocery stores right alongside the cartons of fresh berries.

Then, a recipe came out that used strawberry gelatin as a base, and that was immediately my favorite!

INGREDIENTS

1 nine inch pie crust (baked)
4 cups fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 pkg (3 oz. size) strawberry gelatin

Place strawberries in crust. (whole or cut into desired shapes/pieces.) I prefer whole or just halved. Smaller pieces will cook slightly and change the flavor of the pie.

Combine water, sugar, and cornstarch in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is clear and thickened. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Stir until well dissolved.

Pour hot mixture over berries in crust. Refrigerate until cold and set. Top with whipped topping.

Fund raiser strawberries are due in soon!!

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