GLAZE FOR FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Mash 1 pt of the strawberries, using a fork, and set aside.
• Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a 3 quart sauce pan.
• Stir in the water and mashed berries.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, then cook 2 minutes longer.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the food coloring.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Fold in the remaining 2 pts of strawberries and turn into the baked pie shell.
• Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• To serve, top with puffs of
• sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Mash 1 cup strawberries; set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and mashed berries. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. If desired, stir in food coloring. Cook and stir 3 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. , Spread about 1/3 cup glaze over bottom and sides of crust. Halve remaining strawberries; arrange in crust. Spoon remaining glaze over berries. Chill for 1-2 hours. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream.