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
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