Fresh Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 deep 9 or 10-inch pie shell
1 1/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. water
red food coloring
dash of salt
1 qt. strawberries, cut in large pieces
1 carton whipped topping, thawed

Preparation

Bring water and 1 cup sugar to boil in large saucepan. Gradually add cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water.
Stir constantly until thick and clear.
Add few drops red food coloring.
Remove from heat.
Add salt and strawberries.
Cool slightly.
Put in pie shell and refrigerate until set.
Serve with whipped cream topping.