Homemade Strawberry Pie

After picking over 12 lbs. of strawberries last week at a local farm, I couldn't help but crave this recipe of my youth. The strawberry pie is amazing. Don't forget to add a big spoonful of whipped cream on the top.

1 qt. strawberries
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 c. water
1 small pkg. strawberry Jell-o
2 tsp. butter
Red food coloring

1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Preheat the over to 450 degrees. To make crust, mix melted butter and powdered sugar together until dissolved, cool. Add flour. Shape into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. After crust has cooled, fill with diced strawberries.

In a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and water. Bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in Jell-o packet, butter and food coloring to get a bright red color. Mix together then pour over the top of the strawberries. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Enjoy!