Strawberry Pie

This is another recipe I got from my good friend Mabel. It is delicious,simple, easy and one that I look forward to making every strawberry season! You use your microwave for this one! Cook time does not reflect chill time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1  quart fresh strawberries
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 4  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  9-inch baked pie crust
•  whipped cream (to garnish)

Directions

1. Wash,stem, drain and cut berries in half.
2. Mix together dry ingredients in a 6 cup microwave dish or pitcher.
3. Add water slowly.
4. Add half the berries.
5. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, until thick, stirring halfway through.
6. Cool.
7. Stir in remaining berries.
8. Pour into baked pie shell.
9. Chill completely.
10. Serve garnished with whipped cream.