Strawberry Glazed Pie

Sunday, May 28, 2023
The first time I had a slice of Strawberry Pie was in the Southern state of Florida and I fell in love with it instantly!

Being a huge strawberry fan, this pie mounded high with fresh strawberries, a thick glaze, all piled high with an all-homemade flaky crust was irresistible in every bite.

The pie is really easy to make consisting of pie crust, fresh strawberries, and a sweet thickened strawberry jello glaze that clings to each juicy berry.

This pie is made from scratch or a few shortcuts we will suggest for busy folks for alternatives for a quicker dessert by using all store-bought ingredients, either way, this pie is a winner.

Our recipe is all made with a homemade pie crust, and homemade glaze, and topped with whipped heavy cream which I prefer but is totally optional.

We love it homemade and it certainly celebrates the season and is perfect for the Patriotic holidays all dressed up with the addition of blueberries.

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An all homemade pie with crust recipe, filled with fresh strawberries, a jello strawberry glaze and topped with whipped cream





How Do You Make A Fresh Strawberry Pie?

  1. First of all, you can bake the pie crust from a homemade scratch  recipe or purchase a deep dish frozen pie shell, it's all your preference
  2. The glaze is made from scratch using a package of jello, cornstarch, sugar, and water and takes just around 1 minute to form on the stovetop
  3. If you're in a real hurry you can use warmed strawberry preserves (it won't be as or so glossy however but will taste great)
  4. Only use fresh firm strawberries (they can be left whole but I slice the whole ones in half because it's much easier to cut and eat
  5. Cooling the pie crust after baking is a must.
  6. Whip the heavy cream or use a topping you prefer on top of your pie
  7. You can garnish the pie with slices of strawberries or leave it plain
  8. Refrigerate until ready to use your pie uncovered 
  9. Store any leftover pie in a sealed container for up to 2 days
  10. What's the alternative? A frozen pie crust, fresh strawberries, warmed strawberry jam, and whipped cream all store-bought
  11. You may also like to get fancy and make some chocolate-covered strawberries for garnishing
  12. Tools Need: electric mixer if making homemade whipped cream, bowl, spoon, small saucepan, deep dish pie plate, knife for slicing, a fork to crimp edges on pie (or use your fingers to make a nice edging), rolling pin and mat for pie crust, optional pie carrier for storage


this is a fresh strawberry pie with homemade glaze mounded in a pie crust topped with whipped heavy cream


Shopping List for Fresh Strawberry Pie(the recipe card is printable below with all information)

  • strawberries fresh: make sure these are firm and ripe and not mushy and soft
  • cornstarch: this can be found in the supermarket in the baking section it is a thickener
  • sugar: although you can use granulated sugar, sugar substitutes can be used
  • strawberry jello:  any brand will be fine to use (small box)
  • water
  • pie crust: you will need a deep dish pie plate to make this pie as it's very high or a frozen deep dish pie crust (our > Apple Pie homemade crust recipe <)
  • heavy cream: this is for garnishing the top and needs to be whipped (or you can use another topping you prefer already made)

fresh strawberries in a colander


Substitutions and Suggestions

  • sugar substitutes can be used in the glaze
  • make a gluten-free crust if you have an allergy to flour
  • in a pinch use warmed strawberry preserves to glaze the strawberries there are also sugar-free jams, jellies, and preserves available
  • other fruits can be substituted, just coordinate the jello to match the fruit you're using when making the glaze
  • for best results when making homemade whipped cream from heavy cream, chill the bowl and beaters first 



homemade glaze made with strawberry jello for a strawberry pie


Making Homemade Pie Crust Tips

  1. do not overmix the dough it will become tough to roll out
  2. use very cold water (I add ice to the water to get it really cold)
  3. make sure you cut the shortening into the flour first evenly by using a pastry cutter or fork until it looks like coarse crumbs
  4. use a dusting of flour when rolling out the dough with a rolling mat


this is a ball of homemade pie crust dough


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Strawberry Season and Pies


As soon as strawberry season hits, this is always the pie asked for.
The pie is refreshing, easy to make, and certainly, one we enjoy all summer long in Florida.

If you love strawberries, this glazed easy pie recipe is really a delicious dessert, and with a dollop of whipped cream, it finished it off perfectly.

Of course, for those who may be allergic to strawberries, you can always use another fruit and coordinating jello to substitute.


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Yield: 12
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Strawberry Glazed Pie

Strawberry Glazed Pie

This is a delicious fresh strawberry glazed pie in a homemade pie crust and topped with piles of heavy whipped cream.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 3 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 43 Min

Ingredients

  • Pie Crust:
  • 1 - 9 - inch deep dish pie crust store-bought (we prefer using the frozen kind) or use the recipe from our Apple Pie with homemade pie crust recipe
  • 5 -6 cups whole fresh strawberries sliced in half (for garnish save thin slices for garnishing the top from 2 strawberries)
  • Glaze
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry and brand package of jello
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Whipped cream of topping for garnish and serving
  • for homemade Whipped Cream > ( directions recipe below from 1 cup of heavy cream, a few teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries then slice them in half.
  2. Bake the pie crust (use our apple pie with homemade pie crust recipe or frozen pie crust to package instructions) and cool the pastry completely and set it aside.
  3. Note: Leave some out to garnish the top and slice in thinner sliced if you want to decorate the top.
  4. Glaze:
  5. In a medium saucepot, add the sugar water, jello, and cornstarch and stir it together to blend evenly.
  6. Boil it all together until it thickens around 1 or 2 minutes or more until it thickens and then let it cool to slightly warm.
  7. Note: this should coat the spoon: you can add more sugar up to 2/3 of a cup and if you would like this thicker just add 1/2 teaspoon more cornstarch for thinner you will need to add a few tablespoons more water. Just remember this will thicken as it cools however everyone is different on the thickness of the glaze adjust to your own taste.
  8. Stir in the strawberries and mix until coated evenly.
  9. Pour into the cooled baked crust and chill for around 20 minutes.
  10. Top with whipped cream and garnish with more sliced berries (I usually use a pastry brush or dip the sliced berries for garnish to glisten on the top of the pie).
  11. For Homemade Whipped Cream:
  12. Place a stainless steel bowl in the freezer for around 1 hour to get it nice and cold if making real whipped cream with the beaters.
  13. 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  14. 2 tablespoons sugar, or you can also use sugar substitutes, honey, or maple syrup
  15. 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  16. In a large cold mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream with the sugar and vanilla until it reaches medium-stiff peaks which takes around 1 minute or so on high speed. (do not overbeat or you will get butter so watch this carefully)
  17. Pile the whipped cream on top of the pie and serve.

Notes

Substitutions and Suggestions

  • sugar substitutes can be used in the glaze
  • make a gluten-free crust if you have an allergy to flour
  • in a pinch use warmed strawberry preserves to glaze the strawberries there are also sugar-free jams, jellies, and preserves available
  • other fruits can be substituted, just coordinate the jello to match the fruit you're using when making the glaze
  • for best results when making homemade whipped cream from heavy cream, chill the bowl and beaters first 

How Do You Make A Fresh Strawberry Pie?

  1. First of all, you can bake the pie crust from a homemade scratch recipe or purchase a deep dish frozen pie shell, it's all your preference
  2. The glaze is made from scratch using a package of jello, cornstarch, sugar, and water and takes just around 1 minute to form on the stovetop
  3. If you're in a real hurry you can use warmed strawberry preserves (it won't be as or so glossy however but will taste great)
  4. Only use fresh firm strawberries (they can be left whole but I slice the whole ones in half because it's much easier to cut and eat
  5. Cooling the pie crust after baking is a must.
  6. Whip the heavy cream or use a topping you prefer on top of your pie
  7. You can garnish the pie with slices of strawberries or leave it plain
  8. Refrigerate until ready to use your pie uncovered 
  9. Store any leftover pie in a sealed container for up to 2 days
  10. Tools Need: electric mixer if making homemade whipped cream, small saucepan, deep dish pie plate, spoon for stirring the glaze, bowl, knife for slicing, a fork to crimp edges on pie (or use your fingers to make a nice edging) optional pie carrier, mat and rolling pin for pie crust


Nutrition Facts

Calories

504.71

Fat (grams)

27.4 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.74 g

Carbs (grams)

59.77 g

Fiber (grams)

2.65 g

Net carbs

57.11 g

Sugar (grams)

12.59 g

Protein (grams)

5.75 g

Sodium (milligrams)

339.74 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0.38 mg


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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2009. It was edited and re-published in 2023.


4 comments

  1. This pie looks and sounds delicious and I'm a big fan. When I was working, we occasionally went to Shoney's for lunch and I would order their two things I liked - Onion Rings and a slice of Strawberry Pie. I ate half the pie for an appetizer, then the rings then the remaining pie.

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  2. Those strawberries look really juicy and sweet! The pie must be very tasty.

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  3. I can't find the pie crust recipe. I went to search bar but just the crust did not come up. When I clicked on the link from this update showing pie crust it went to more pies.

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    1. hello anonymous that link goes to a rhubarb pie with the crust recipe however if you would like a tart crust recipe here is another option https://www.whatscookinitalianstylecuisine.com/2011/04/homemade-dough-for-quiches-or-fruit.html

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