Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie (adapted from allrecipes.com)

1 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
3 drops of red food coloring

Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch. Stir until thickened and slightly boiling. About 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in food coloring. Set aside to cool.

1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 T. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla

Combine all with a pastry cutter. When dough comes together, press dough into 9 or 10 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Set aside to cool.

5 c. sliced fresh strawberries
Cool Whip

When pie filling is cooled - stir in berries. Place pie filling into cooled pie crust. Refrigerate several hours before serving. Top with Cool Whip when serving.