Strawberry Pie with Jello
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Strawberry Pie with Jello
Description
The Strawberry Pie with Jello begins by baking a 9-inch pie shell and allowing it to cool fully to provide a firm but tender base. Fresh strawberries, washed and hulled, are distributed evenly in the crust. The pie filling is prepared by combining water, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan and cooking to a boil and thickening for two minutes. Strawberry Jell-O powder is dissolved into the hot mixture, infusing the filling with additional berry flavor and color.
This warm filling is poured slowly over the strawberries, gently coating them. The pie is chilled in the refrigerator until the filling sets into a slightly firm gel that binds the berries and crust, creating an appealing texture contrast. Leftovers should be covered and stored refrigerated, maintaining freshness and structure.
The pie can be prepared ahead and frozen for up to two months, though the filling may become slightly runnier after freezing and thawing due to the water content in the fruit. This dessert offers a fruity and refreshing treat, suitable for casual gatherings and warm weather.
Ingredients
- 9 inch pie shell
- 4 cups strawberries washed and hulled
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 ounces strawberry Jell-O package
Instructions
- Bake pie shell according to package directions. Cool.
- Place washed and hulled strawberries in cool pie shell.
- Combine water, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to boil and cook two minutes. Add strawberry Jell-O and stir until dissolved. Slowly pour over berries.
- Chill in refrigerator until set. Store, covered, in refrigerator until serving.
Notes
- Cover and refrigerate leftover pie; it keeps fresh for about five days when stored properly.
- For make-ahead convenience, the pie can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to two months, though the filling may be softer upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 69.5mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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