Anyone born during the summer months would be honored to feast on this strawberry pie on their special day. Personally, I’d take a fresh strawberry pie above cake any day of the week, but especially on my birthday. The goal is of this easy homemade strawberry pie is to simply highlight the freshness of the berries at the peak of the season.
How to Make Strawberry Pie
I love strawberry rhubarb pie, don’t get me wrong, but for the sheer bliss of strawberries at their peak, you really cannot do better service to them than with this homemade strawberry pie. The strawberry pie filling is simple: sliced strawberries held together with a glaze made from pureed strawberries, low-sugar pectin, cornstarch and lemon juice. Pack those slices into a buttery baked crust, and then decorate the top halved strawberries. The whole thing is prettier than a picture! Let the strawberry pie chill for as long as you can stand it (about an hour), and then dig in without delay.
Messy Pie Is Part of the Charm
A note that cutting this strawberry pie can be tricky. The strawberries will cling to each other, and while you’ll be fine cutting the pie into slices, just a heads up that this strawberry pie won’t be as firm and solid as versions made with Jello or gelatin. Expect something in the middle: jammy ripe strawberries loosely held together in a buttery crust. A few rogue strawberries will likely tumble out onto your plate!
Eat Strawberry Pie Immediately!
Don’t try to make this strawberry pie the day before; it doesn’t do well overnight in the refrigerator and is best served fresh, just like the berries. In any case, I doubt you’ll be able to wait that long to eat this fresh, simple strawberry pie!
More Great Strawberry Desserts!
Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars Strawberry Ice Cream Strawberry Mascarpone Tart Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Line the pie crust with parchment paper or foil, then fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 20 minutes at 350F. Remove the pie weights and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. (For full blind-baking instructions, see this post. If using a store-bought pie crust, follow the directions on the package for blind baking.) Cool the pie crust completely before assembling the pie. Cut the remaining strawberries into thin slices. Stir the glaze constantly until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Once at a full rolling boil, boil for 1 minute. The glaze should be easy to stir and slightly thickened. If it seems like the the glaze is thickening to more of a jelly-like consistency remove it from heat immediately. Transfer the glaze to a large bowl using a spatula and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Scoop out and set aside 1/4 cup of the glaze; you’ll use this for the top of the pie. Thin the reserved glaze with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, and brush it over the pie.
