Fresh Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope plain gelatin
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
pinch of salt
1/2 c. cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 c. cold water
red food coloring
1 pt. strawberries
baked pie shell

Preparation

Dissolve gelatin in 1/2 cup water and set aside.
Bring to boil 2 cups water, sugar and lemon extract.
Stir in dissolved cornstarch.
Remove from heat and stir in pinch of salt and dissolved gelatin.
Add red coloring to make a strawberry shade. Set aside to cool, stirring often until really cold.
Have whole, ripe berries washed and dry as possible.
Add filling to berries and, using a fork and a light touch, mix thoroughly.
Do not bruise or mash berries.
Pile in baked pie shell and chill in refrigerator.
Serve with whipped cream.