Strawberry Jell-O Pie

Berries Take 2!!

I just couldn't resist the the sale at the supermarket...$1 strawberries...and sweet, too!!

So now what do I do with six boxes of strawberries??

My answer...Strawberry Jell-O Pie (from Arlene Kliewer :) )

2 T. cornstarch

1 c. sugar

1 c. water

1/4 c. strawberry flavored Jell-O

~2 c. strawberries, hulled and halved

1 pie shell (graham or regular), if regular, then baked

In a small pot, mix cornstarch and sugar, add water and mix to dissolve. Bring sugar mixture to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in Jell-O mix until dissolved. Set aside and let cool.

Once cooled, pour gelatin mixture over strawberries in a large bowl and toss to coat. Fill pie shell with strawberry mixture and refrigerate until set.

Enjoy!

Notes:

- Arlene suggested I use a regular pie shell, rather than graham, b/c the graham ends up making too sweet of a pie. Plus, the buttery flavor of the regular shell tastes yummie with the sweetness of the filling.

- I also never have a pre-baked pie shell, so once I get the sugar mixture going on the stove, I let the pie thaw for 10 minutes, then poke it with holes, and bake per the package instructions.

- While the gelatin mixture cools down, I prepare the strawberries (wash, hull, halve).

- Make sure the strawberries have been completely drained, free of any excess liquid. The pie filling may not set if there is extra liquide.

Easy as pie!