Johns birthday was early June and he LOVES strawberries. He often has strawberry shortcake rather than a traditional birthday cake, but this year I made my "Easy Strawberry Pie" for him:
The most important part is to find the largest strawberries you can find:
This can be made in a "pre-baked" pie crust, but we like it in a graham cracker crust!
Simply place the smaller berries on the bottom and save those big beauties for the top, trying to get all tips pointed upwards. Of course you can cut the berries into small pieces, but I like to keep them whole - another reason this is easy to make!!
Simply bring to a boil 1 1/2 c water, 3/4 c sugar and 2 T cornstarch and boil til it thickens.
Stir in one 3 oz box of strawberry jello and pour over the berries, making sure the glaze covers each berry:
Refrigerate for a few hours....
...and enjoy!!
Once set, the pie slices and holds its shape.
This was John's birthday surprise....
...and I hope his birthday "wishes" are that I find some treasures at the MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale this summer - LOL:
A topping of whipped cream is a MUST:
And it is delish!
Thanks for stopping by!
Now that's a pretty pie! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWell that does seem easy! I will definitely try this recipe. Great to see your hubby also. Glad he had a good birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, John! Your strawberry pie looks delciious. Want to send me a slice?
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty pie! Glad John enjoyed it, and I'm sure you did too.
ReplyDeleteWow, love how firm it stands, and looks good too. I love strawberries too, but my other half doesn't, so I'd be eating the entire thing myself!
ReplyDeleteThat pie is my Hubby's favorite, too, but I have never made it with Jell-O and I am intrigued! Happy Birthday to your Hubby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday John! The pie looks delicious and I hope you find John a lot of MC barn gifts........
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the big fat strawberries! Happy Birthday John!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Happy. Irghday to John. What a delicious pie. Fresh strawberries...yumm!
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