Granny’s Strawberry Pie

Granny’s Strawberry Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1 1/2 quarts strawberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. red food coloring (optional)
• pre-baked pie crust (regular or graham cracker crust)

Directions:

1. Cut strawberries into large pieces; set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar and cornstarch to a full boil; whisking constantly.
3. Boil until the mixture turns clear in color; remove from heat.
4. Stir in almond extract and red food coloring. Let sit for 20 minutes to cool.
5. Pour over strawberries and stir. Pour into pre-baked pie crust.
6. Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours before serving. Eat the same day, if possible.