Fresh Strawberry Pie Glace

1. 1

   Wash strawberries and in cold water, drain and hull them and reserve some for garnish.

2. 2

   Crush 1 pint of the berries with a potato masher, or in a blender.

3. 3

   Measure crushed berries and add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups.

4. 4

   Bring mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Mixture will be thickened and translucent.

6. 6

   Strain, add butter or margarine, lemon juice and food coloring cool.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, toss remaining 2 pints of berries with the cointreau or orange juice.

8. 8

   Let stand about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Arrange in the pie shell and pour the cooled glaze over the berries.

10. 10

    Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

11. 11

    Before serving, whip cream until stiff and fold in the confectioners sugar.

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    Garnish pie with whipped cream and reserved strawberries.

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    Note: a nice variation is to combine 1 3 oz pkg cream cheese, softened and mixed with 2 tbsp sour cream, and spread over the bottom of the pie crust before filling the shell or try a graham cracker crust.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.