STRAWBERRY GLAZE FOR STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Crush 1 cup of red ripe strawberries, add water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Strain.
• Add water, if necessary, to make 1 cup liquid.
• Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt and add to liquid.
• Stir until smooth.
• Bring to a boil and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
• Cool and add red food coloring.
• Place remaining whole strawberries in baked pie shell.
• Pour the glaze over the berries.
• Top the pie with 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.