*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Blue Ribbon Strawberry Pie

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      each          Deep Dish Pie Crust
   1      quart         Fresh strawberries
   1      cup           Sugar
     1/4  cup           Cornstarch
   1      cup           Water
                        Few drops red food coloring
   1      each          Whipped Topping

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
.Bake pie shell according to directions for empty baked crust.Cool

.Chop one cup of strawberries.
Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 2 qt. saucepan.
Stir in water gradually until smooth.add chopped strawberries
.Cook,stirring constantly,until mixture thickens and boils
.Remove from heat.Stir in food coloring
.Cool in refrigerator 1/2 hour.Pour 3/4 of the syrup into prepared pie crust.

 Stand up remaining strawberries in pie crust,reserving 1/4 cup
 (about 3 large strawberries) for garnish.

Pour remaining syrup over strawberries
 Chill until firm,about 3 hours.

To serve,top each slice with Whipped Topping and a slice of reserved strawberry.

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