Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. strawberries
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 baked pie shell
whipped cream, if desired
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
dash of salt
about 1 c. water

Preparation

Mash 1/2 of berries.
Drain juice into measuring cup.
Add water to make 1 1/2 cups liquid. Pour liquid into saucepan.
Stir in sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Cook over low heat until thick and clear, stirring constantly.
Add few drops of food coloring if desired.
Let stand until cool.
Gently fold in rest of berries (quartered).
Pour into cool shell.
Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve, top with whipped cream.