Cool Strawberry Pie Perfect Treat for Hot Summer Days

Baking in the summer can seem outrageous, but with a quick and fresh recipe like this strawberry pie from allrecipes.com, pie making can be as easy as one-two-three.

Sweet summer fruit is the magic of the season. Baking or cooking is one of the best ways to bring out the flavors of perfectly ripened fruit. However, we have a cheat-sheet recipe that does the trick, sans all the mess and heat.

In fact, this cooled-down strawberry pie will help you beat the heat. With a no-bake recipe, you have summer desserts covered.

Give a pie a try. Here’s what you’ll need.

Gather at the Poway Farmers Market:

1 quart of fresh strawberries, trimmed

Ingredients From the Cabinet or Local Grocery Store: 

1 pre-made pie crust, baked
1 cup of white sugar
3 tablespoons corn starch
2/4 cup water
1 can heavy whipped cream

Directions:

1. Place half of your trimmed and washed strawberries in the pre-baked pastry shell. In a separate container, add the rest of your strawberries together with the sugar and mash. Let the mixture macerate, or combine. Place mixture in a small saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil. Monitor by stirring constantly.
2. Whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir this mixture into the boiling strawberries. Reduce heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Pour over berries in pie shell and chill for two hours in the refrigerator.
3. Slice and serve pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Use this recipe for a special someone, a summer party, or just as a treat to yourself.

Bonus tip: Try this same recipe but substitute with your favorite fruits like raspberries, blueberries or even peaches!

Every day tastes better with pie.