Ingredients

• 3 quarts fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• red food coloring, optional
• 1 baked deep-dish pie crust (10″)
• 2/3 cup water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mash enough strawberries to equal 3 cups.
2. In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in mashed berries and water. Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and add food coloring (optional).
4. Pour in a bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, till mixture is just slightly warm.
5. Fold in remaining berries and pile into pie shell. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
6. Serve with whipped cream