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Most Important Step - Homemade Pie Crust:.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups sifted flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, and a dash of salt.
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Cut in 2/3 cup shortening with fork or pastry cutter.
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Slowly add ICE cold water and stir with fork until ball then roll it out and put in pie pans.
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Heat oven to 425F -- cover pie crusts with foil (butter side touching crusts) and fill foil with pie weights or beans.
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Bake crusts for about 10 minutes.
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Remove foil, reduce heat to 350F and bake crusts for another 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
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Sit crusts out to cool until filled.
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For Strawberry Filling:.
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Put about 2 1/2 cups of whole strawberries into each pie crust.
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You can keep the strawberries whole or slice them if preferred.
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Make sure they are patted dry before putting into crust.
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Then clean and slice approximately 1/2 quart strawberries.
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Bring 1 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil.
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Add strawberries.
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Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch in 3/4 cup cold water.
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Add to syrup mixture.
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Cook approximately 10 minutes over low heat until thick and clear.
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Stir often.
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Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
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Pour glaze over whole strawberries in baked pie shells.
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Let cool in the refrigerator for a few hours to set.
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Top with homemade whipped cream (heavy whipping cream + sugar to taste).
