Sky High Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. fresh berries, divided
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. water
1 deep dish pastry shell (10-inch), baked
1 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding

Preparation

In a large bowl, mash enough berries to equal 3 cups.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in mashed berries and water; mix well.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Pour into a large bowl.
Chill for 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally, until mixture is slightly warm.
Fold in remaining berries.
Pile into shell.
Chill 2 or 3 hours.
Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff. Makes 8 to 10 servings.