Shoney'S Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. hot water
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. strawberry jello
1 basket fresh strawberries (qt.)
few drops red food coloring (if desired)
baked pastry pie shell (9-inch)

Preparation

Mix sugar and cornstarch with water.
Bring to boil 1 minute, until clear and thickened.
Add jello and a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
Fill baked pie crust with strawberries. Pour the mixture over the strawberries.
Chill for several hours. Serve with whipped topping.