Fresh Strawberry Pie

Submitted by Nicole Loscher

2-3 pints strawberries
1 Cup sugar
3/4 Cup water
3 TB cornstarch
dash salt
red food coloring (optional)
1 nine inch pie crust, baked and cooled
8 oz. Cool Whip

1. Wash and steam strawberries. Use 2/3 Cup of the softest strawberries. Mash in a sauce pan and add 3/4 cup water. Boil for 3 minutes.Remove from heat.
2. Measure and add enough water to make 1 cup. Set aside.
3. Put 1 cup of sugar and a dash of salt in saucepan and mix in 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Add juice slowly back in and stir until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Cool.
4. Slice berries into baked pie crust. Spread cooled glaze over and around strawberries. Spread cool whip over glazed strawberries. Serve immediately!

Cook's Not: Do not mix berries and glaze until the last possible minute. The crust will get soggy and the berries get runny. Enjoy!