STRAWBERRY PIE
This classic Strawberry Pie recipe offers a taste of history with a simple, delicious approach. The combination of sweet strawberries, a rich pie crust, and a creamy egg custard filling creates a satisfying dessert. The recipe uses fresh strawberries, a buttery crust, and a custard filling, resulting in a refreshing and comforting treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust Pie crust (Use a pre-made or homemade pie crust.)
- 1 quart Strawberries
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 large Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Make or use a pre-made rich pie crust. Place the crust in a pie pan and bake on the reverse side of the pie pan for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 2Wash and drain the strawberries. Hull the strawberries and slice them. In a bowl, gently toss the strawberries with 1/2 cup of sugar.
- 3In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar until well combined. In a separate bowl, gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture.
- 4Pour the custard mixture over the sugared strawberries. Place the filled pie crust in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.