Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe (With No-Weave Lattice)
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4.8
Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe (With No-Weave Lattice)
Description
The Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe includes two homemade pie crusts rolled out and fitted into a 9-inch pie tin. The filling combines fresh strawberries and grated green apple, which adds natural pectin and tartness. This fruit mixture is thickened with cornstarch and sweetened with sugar, brightened with lemon juice and vanilla extract, and balanced with a pinch of salt.
The lattice top layer is constructed from strips of second pie dough arranged over the filling, leaving spaces to let steam escape and juices thicken during baking. The crust is brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sugar before baking.
This pie delivers a flaky, buttery crust and a juicy, fresh strawberry filling with a subtle apple twist. It is best served with ice cream and offers a classic summer dessert experience.
For best results, keep the butter in the dough cold when rolling, consider blind baking the crust, and bake until the filling bubbles and thickens significantly. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
Ingredients
- 2 recipe pie crust homemade
- 5 cups strawberries hulled and halved, fresh, 25 oz/710 g
- 1 large apple peeled and grated, Granny Smith
- ¼ cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling
- ¼ cup cornstarch 1 oz/28 g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- egg wash
Notes
- Double the flakey pie crust recipe for enough dough to create the lattice top.
- Use a food processor to keep butter cold and prevent melting during dough preparation.
- Work quickly when rolling out the dough to maintain flakiness and texture.
- The lattice top allows moisture to evaporate, reducing sogginess from strawberry juices.
- Blind bake the crust using parchment and weights to avoid dough rising and ensure a crisp bottom.
- Bake the pie until the filling bubbles thickly for proper thickening and texture.
- If edges overbrown, cover with foil to finish baking without burning.
- Serve with homemade vanilla or strawberry ice cream to complement the pie.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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