Fresh Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 baked 9-inch pie shell
1 1/2 qt. fresh strawberries
1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
red food coloring

Preparation

Wash and hull strawberries, drain well. Put 1 quart of berries in refrigerator to chill.
Brush 1/2 quart of berries well.
Blend with sugar, cornstarch and water.
Carefully heat to boiling in heavy saucepan.
Boil 2 minutes and strain, if desired.
Add batter and food coloring.
Fill pastry shell with chilled berries and pour cooked glaze mixture over top.
Chill about 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream and serve.