Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. strawberries, washed and hulled
1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
few drops red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Cut up 1 cup strawberries; add to the 1 cup cold water and the 3 tablespoons cornstarch that have been stirred until smooth. Place in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thick and clear.
Stir in a few drops of red food coloring.
Cool. Stir in remaining berries, reserving 1/4 cup for garnishing.
Put in a baked pie shell.
Chill for about 3 hours until firm.
Top with whipping cream and garnish.