Fresh Strawberry Pie

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury

1          pie crust

6          cups whole fresh strawberries

1          cup sugar

3          tablespoons cornstarch

1/4       cup water

            sliced strawberries

1          cup sweetened whipped cream

Instructions:

Heat oven to 450 F.

Press pie crust into 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9-11 minutes, or until lightly browned. Completely cool pie crust, approximately 30 minutes.

In blender, crush strawberries to make 1 cup. In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add crushed strawberries and water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.

Arrange sliced strawberries in cooled crust. Pour cooked strawberry mixture evenly over strawberries. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Top with whipped cream and desired toppings.