Big Guy Strawberry Pie

Name: Big Guy Strawberry Pie
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, salt, cornstarch and food coloring (optional). Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
2

In a large bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs. Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Prick all over with a fork and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3

When crust is cool, place berries in the shell, and pour the thickened mixture over the top. Chill in refrigerator.