Fresh Strawberry Pie

Easy Easy Easy. Can't think of a better way to describe this fantastically delicious pie. My mom made it all the time when we were kids. Can't think of a better way to enjoy strawberries.

Fresh Strawberry Pie

CRUST:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
3 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp ice water

1. Using pastry blender, mix together flour, sugar, and shortening until crumbly.

2. Slowly add in water until you can form dough into a ball.

3. On a floured surface roll out dough big enough to fit into a 9" pie pan.

4. Pinch edges of pie to look all pretty. (In my case, not as pretty. I'm honestly fairly new to the whole pie thing. I have a history with using mostly prepackaged pie crusts but recently began practicing homemade.)

5. Bake crust at 375 until lightly browned and cooked through.

STRAWBERRY FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp corn starch
1 1/2 cups water
1 3oz pkg. strawberry jello
6 cups fresh sliced strawberries, patted dry

1. In a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth.

2. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes until mixture is bubbly, clear, and thickened.

3. Remove from heat and stir in Jello.

4. Let mixture cool until partially set and cooled down.

5. Stir in strawberries and spoon into pie shell. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with fresh whipped cream.