You just need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to make it.

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

My whole life, Ive never had my fill ofstrawberries.

When berry season rolls around, all I want is perfectly ripe, sweet strawberries day and night.

fresh strawberry pie with a slice cut out

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And my cravings dont stop at plain berries, eitherstrawberry desserts, likestrawberry cakeand strawberry pie are equally welcome.

Fresh strawberry pie frequently appeared on our dining room table during the summer.

It required minimal baking and was served nice and chilled, perfect for summer.

slice of fresh strawberry pie on a plate (and in the background, the rest in a pie dish)

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I set out to make my own Jell-O-free version thats as simple as possible.

The result is a fresh strawberry pie that requires zero baking and is bursting with strawberry flavor.

Instead of gelatin, a simple cornstarch mixture, along with the berries themselves, thickens the filling.

strawberries mashed in a bowl next to a bowl of strawberry slices for fresh strawberry pie recipe

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A pastry crust is more traditional, but I prefer a crispy cookie crust here.

Piled high with whipped cream, its a summertime dream.

Timing Is Everything

While this recipe couldn’t be simpler, the timing is key.

mashed strawberry, sugar, and cornstarch slurry cooked together in a pot for fresh strawberry pie recipe

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Over-boiling will actually cause the pie filling to lose its thick texture after chilling.

Then be sure to chill the pie for a minimum of four hoursI recommend overnight or longer.

Make the pie (sans whipped cream) up to two days before serving.

jammy strawberry filling in a pot for fresh strawberry pie recipe

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Add the fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberry garnish just before serving.

Cap the strawberries and slice them in half; you should have 6 to 7 cups.

If your strawberries are huge, you may want to quarter them.

strawberry slices mixed into jammy strawberry filling in a pot for fresh strawberry pie recipe

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Add about 4 cups of them to a medium pot, and set the remaining strawberries aside.

Mash the strawberries in the pot slightly with a potato masher or fork.

Add the sugar to the pot and stir.

strawberry filling added to a baked pie crust for fresh strawberry pie recipe

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Turn on the heat to medium and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.

Meanwhile, combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Whisk together with a fork until fully combined.

fresh strawberry pie at a rustic table with a bowl of whipped cream, a stack of plates, and a kitchen towel

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The filling will thicken and turn from opaque to clear when its ready.Turn off the heat.

Simple Tip!

It’s important to only boil the filling for a maximum of 2 minutes.

Reserve the extra in a covered container and refrigerate, enjoying it later with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.

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