Recipe for the Month of September 2005
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Strawberry Pie
Courtesy of Gourmet Magic
This strawberry pie is a perfect summer dessert when fresh fruit is plentiful and at its peak of flavor. Using the same recipe, you can also use blueberries, peaches, raspberries, nectarines or a combination of your favorite fruits. Many thanks to our good friend, Judy of Vancouver, WA for sharing this delicious recipe!
Cookie Crust
Ingredients:
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½ cup butter, melted
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients well and pat into pie pan. Prick with fork and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool before filling.
Fruit and Glaze
Ingredients:
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1 cup sugar
Preparation:
Boil sugar and 1 cup of water
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1 cup flour
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6 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 cup water
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ cup water
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3 oz. package strawberry Jello (if using other fruit, choose a flavor to compliment the fruit being used)
Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup of water. Add to boiling sugar mixture. Cook and stir over medium low heat until thick and clear
Add 3-oz. package of Jello and stir well
Wash and dry fruit (slice if required)
Place layer of fruit in crust – drizzle with glaze. Repeat as necessary until crust is filled
Refrigerate for several hours
Remove from frig approximately ½ hour before serving