Big Guy Strawberry Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• in a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, salt, cornstarch and food coloring. bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened. set aside to cool. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c.)
• in a large bowl, combine flour, margarine, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. mix well and press into a 9 inch pie pan. prick all over and bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• when crust is cool, place berries in the shell, and pour the thickened mixture over the top. chill in refrigerator.