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Strawberry Pie

A delicious homemade strawberry pie with a buttery crust and sweet filling, perfect for dessert or snack time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 14.1 oz refrigerated pie crusts thawed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk start with 2 and add more if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon rainbow sanding sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until juices release and mixture boils rapidly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour into the pan while whisking. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until filling thickens and is glossy.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and transfer filling to a bowl. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pie dish with crust. Whisk egg for egg wash.
  5. Fill pie with cooled strawberry mixture. Cover with second crust, trim edges, and crimp.
  6. Brush top with egg wash and cut small slits for steam. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool completely, then prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over pie and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Let set before slicing.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade strawberry pie as a perfect dessert for any occasion!