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3 quarts fresh strawberries — divided
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup water red food coloring — optional 1 deep-dish pastry shell
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1 inch e ) — baked 1 1/2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
In a large mixing bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups. In a saucepan,
combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the mashed berries and water; mix
well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir
for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; add food coloring if desired. Pour int
a large bowl. Chill for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is
just slightly warm. Fold in the remaining berries. Pile into pie shell.
Chill for 2-3 hours. In a small mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks
form. Sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff. Pipe around
edge of pie or dollop on individual slices.
Yields
8 servings