Strawberry Pie



Earlier this week, one of our neighbors received a kilo of strawberries from a female admirer. Fearing that the strawberries might be "hechizadas" or cursed with black magic, our neighbor gave us the kilo of strawberries. All week long, I was busy making chocolate cupcakes for my children's class parties and had no idea what to make with the strawberries. I was leaning towards strawberry shortcake, but hubby and the kiddies decided on strawberry pie. (If the strawberries were hexed, we didn't notice!)

Pay de Fresa
(Fresh Strawberry Pie)

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Baked Pie Crust, Graham Cracker Crust or Galletas Marias Cookie Crust

Directions:
Puree 1 cup of the strawberries with the 1/4 cup of water, until smooth; set aside. Slice remaining strawberries and place in baked pie crust.

In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Stir strawberry puree into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 15 to 20 minutes. Boil 1 minute: remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over sliced strawberries. Refrigerate pie for atleast 3 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream. Enjoy!!!

With Love,
Leslie Limon

3 comments

  1. You go girl! I love it! Sweet treats are the best!
    Cheers!
    Tina

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  2. Yummm, I look forward to making and eating this one.

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  3. I just love strawberries. Can't wait to try out this recipe.

    Hugs :)

    Irma

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