Strawn's Fresh Strawberry Pie

Britt O's sweetie pie's Note:

There is a restaurant in Shreveport, LA that is famous for it's Strawberry Pie. I got this recipe back in the 70's In fact, Strawn's is known for this pie. I got this recipe many years ago and make it during strawberry season.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 9 inches baked pie shells
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon red food coloring
• 3 cups fresh strawberries , sliced
• 8 ounces whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Mix corn starch, sugar and salt in saucepan. Mix to a paste with 3 tbsp water. Then boil the cup of water and slowly add to sugar mixture. Boil on low heat til the mixture is thick and clear. Add lemon juice and food coloring.
2. Cool 15 minutes then add sliced strawberries.
3. Pour into shell. Chill.
4. Whip cream and slowly add sugar and spread on pie.
5. Refrigerate.

Reviews

[RéeLani]

Made yesterday (6/14/08) with our first harvest of strawberries from our garden. Simple to make and tasted yummy. DH has been looking forward to a strawberry pie every since we put in our berry plants, and he was extremely happy with it. I did use about 1 1/2 TBS of lemon juice for a balance that was to my taste.

[Domestic Diva (in training)]

This is the best pie EVER!!! I haven't lived in Shreveport in almost 20 years, but every time I get down there I buy a slice of this amazing pie. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it won't be exactly the same without Strawn's pie crust...that's the best part!

[Chef #571315]

This recipe was so easy and was awesome. I finally made something that turned out the way it was supposed to, which for me is honestly a miracle. Most things I make taste good but never look like the picture. Thanks so much for this.