* Exported from MasterCook *

                          Fresh Strawberry Pie

Recipe By     :Debby
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Desserts                        Fruit

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        CRUST
  1            package  frozen pie crust
                        	
                        FILLING
  5               cups  strawberries -- hulled and quartered
  1                cup  sugar
     1/4           cup  cornstarch
  2        tablespoons  lemon juice -- fresh
  2          teaspoons  orange peel -- grated
                        	
  1 1/2           cups  whipping cream -- chilled

CRUST:  Bake crust according to package directions.  Cool completely.

FILLING: Place 2 cups strawberries in medium saucepan.  Mash strawberries
with potato masher until chunky.  Add sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. 
Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils and
thickens, about 3 minutes.  Transfer mixture to bowl.  Cool to room
temperature.  Stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries and grated orange
peel.  Mound filling in crust.  Chill pie until cold and set, at least 2
hours and up to 6 hours.



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Serving Ideas : Rating: 8+

NOTES : The orange peel is essential!