Sky-High Strawberry Pie

by Diana Adams

Servings: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 qt. fresh strawberries, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 cup water
Red food coloring (optional)
1 10-inch deep-dish pastry shell, baked
1-1/2 tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix

INSTRUCTIONS

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 into 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.

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