This is my favorite strawberry pie, courtesy of Mom and my godmother, Janet Preus.

• Bake and cool 9“ pie shell

• 1 10oz pkg Frozen Strawberries
• 5-6 Fresh Strawberries
• 1/4 cup Water
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes

• 3 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch, sifted
• 1 cup Sugar
• Add to simmered fruit
• Cook until syrup is thick clear, stirring constantly

• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Add, cool slightly

• 3 cups (or 3 pints) Fresh Strawberries
• Whipping Cream, sweetened

1. Line baked pastry shell with fresh strawberries
2. Pour simmered fruit over pie
3. Chill thoroughly, uncovered
4. Decorate with sweetened whipped cream
5. Serve immediately

For 1 Qt strawberries:

• 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Water
• Cook until thick and clear