Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie, easy to make and made with few ingredients, fresh strawberries, strawberry jello, cook and serve pudding, and don't forget the homemade whipped cream!  The shortbread pie crust is just as easy.  

EASY DINER STYLE STRAWBERRY PIE

This Diner-Style Strawberry Pie is similar to the classic strawberry pies served in diners across the South for years. Now, you can enjoy a delicious slice with your family.

Time to make some Easy Diner Style Strawberry Pie in an Easy Homemade Buttery Shortbread Crust.

Although strawberry season has not begun here in East Texas, I am seeing the price of strawberries go down in the grocery stores (Sam's).

I remember growing up in the '60s, having to wait until late May or early June for strawberries to make an appearance in the grocery stores.

Some years, we would succumb to waiting, go to a strawberry patch, and pick them ourselves. What a fun time we had.

We would take buckets to put them in and a jug of water, and here we would go to picking.

I don't miss bending over and squatting down to pick strawberries (it's gruesome), but I miss the smell of fresh strawberry plants and all the rewards of picking them.

 Love going down memory lane (smiles)!

One of the first recipes I like to make with strawberries is this Easy Homemade Strawberry Pie with an Easy Homemade Buttery Shortbread Crust.

I came across this recipe from the food section of the local newspaper years ago, and I can tell you that the best thing about this recipe, besides being the EASIEST and BEST-tasting strawberry pie you will ever eat, is that it only has five ingredients!

WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE?  TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Below, under the next heading, I give a list of preferred ingredients, tips, and cooking instructions for Fresh Strawberry Pie and similar recipe ideas you can have.

You can also scroll down to the bottom, where you will find a full printable recipe card with the amounts of the ingredients, complete instructions, and notes.

TIPS AND TIDBITS TO PREPARE THE BEST STRAWBERRY PIE

Strawberries.  Fresh strawberries are preferred in this recipe.  Use the sweetest, freshest berries that you can buy.  Frozen strawberries release too much liquid and change the overall pie structure.

Day of preparation.  Preparing the pie the same day you plan to serve it is best.  The strawberries continue to release juices the longer they sit, breaking down the pie structure.  Although, leftover pie will stay fresh enough for leftovers for 2-3 days.

Pie crust.  The recipe calls for a homemade shortbread crust, but a refrigerated pie crust will work, too.  Bake the pie crust according to the package instructions. 

Whipped cream.  Garnish the pie with whipped cream just before you serve.  If you use a canned product such as Reddi-Whip, only serve it on individual slices, not the whole pie.  It will break down if you have leftovers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Strawberry Jello

Vanilla flavored cook and serve pudding (not instant)
Strawberries
Almond extract
Buttery Shortbread Pie Crust
Whipped cream

HOW TO PREPARE FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Combine the Jello and pudding mix in a medium saucepan.  Stir in the water and cook, stirring over high heat, until the mixture has come to a boil.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.  Add the almond extract, stir in the sliced strawberries, and pour into the pie shell.

Chill until set, about 2-3 hours.  Top the pie with whipped cream.

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