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Homemade Strawberry Pie with Fresh Strawberries

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Looking for the best strawberry pie recipe with fresh strawberries? This simple yet delicious homemade strawberry dessert combines a buttery crust with juicy strawberries for the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have a fresh, irresistible strawberry pie that's sure to impress!

A freshly baked strawberry pie with a golden, flaky sourdough crust, filled with vibrant, juicy strawberries coated in a glossy homemade glaze. The rustic, whole wheat crust adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy strawberry filling. Served in a classic glass pie dish, this delicious dessert is ready to be enjoyed with a fork and plate for the perfect homemade treat.

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A freshly baked strawberry pie with a golden, flaky sourdough crust, filled with vibrant, juicy strawberries coated in a glossy homemade glaze. The rustic, whole wheat crust adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy strawberry filling. Served in a classic glass pie dish, this delicious dessert is ready to be enjoyed with a fork and plate for the perfect homemade treat.

For years now, Theron has been making this simple pie for us. It is something that we all look so forward to. The second the farmers markets open up and the fresh strawberries hit the shelves, we stock up just for this strawberry pie! I hope you enjoy this perfect dessert as much as we do, and who knows maybe this delicious recipe will become your families new tradition.

Looking for a homemade pie crust? Check out this flaky pie crust recipe that will pair beautifully with your pie recipes! 

TIPS for this Easy Pie:

  • I have found that reserving about a cup of the sliced strawberries to place on top of the final dish really brings it together. Otherwise the strawberries get lost in the filling and it isn't as beautiful.
  • Don't skip out on the lemon juice! I have made this with and without lemon juice and I have found that the lemon juice really brightens the flavor of the strawberries. I highly recommend using it even if you aren't a lemon lover like I am!
  • Cool whip can be used in place of fresh whipped cream.
  • After assembling the pie, place it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. It may be hard to resist but it is extremely necessary for the pie to set, or you will end up with a not-so-appetizing fruit pie soup!

Equipment for This Easy Strawberry Pie Recipe

Small bowl

Medium bowl

Pie dish

Blender or food processor

Mesh Strainer

Airtight container (for storage)

A spread of the ingredient such as: corn starch, sugar, lemon juices, and strawberries for strawberry pie.

Ingredients for the Perfect Strawberry Pie

  • 1 baked pie crust (or a baked frozen pie crust)
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the homemade whipped cream topping (optional):

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Need a easy homemade crust? Check out my Perfect Milled Wheat Sourdough Pie Crust Recipe!

Instructions for Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

For the Strawberry Pie Filling:

Chopped strawberries in a white bowl resting on a gray countertop.

STEP 1: Chop the strawberries, then divide them in half and place one half to the side. Puree half of the strawberries with the lemon juice in a blender or a food processor.

Cooking the strawberry puree with the sugar and cornstarch until it reaches a thick consistency.

STEP 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberry puree, sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat. Stir the strawberry mixture constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

Mixing the strawberry puree with the other half of the diced strawberries in a white bowl on a gray countertop.

STEP 3: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat, pour the mixture through a sifter to remove any cornstarch clumps, and allow it to cool slightly.

Mixing the strawberry puree with the other half of the diced strawberries in a white bowl on a gray countertop.

STEP 4: In a large bowl, gently fold the reminder of the fresh strawberries into the cooled mixture. Make sure the strawberries are coated evenly with the strawberry sauce.

Assembling the Pie:

Strawberry mixture being poured into a prebaked pie crust that is resting on a gray counter.

STEP 5: Place the strawberry mixture into the pre-baked pie shell making sure the strawberries and sauce evenly coat the bottom of the shell.

A freshly baked strawberry pie with a golden, flaky sourdough crust, filled with vibrant, juicy strawberries coated in a glossy homemade glaze. The rustic, whole wheat crust adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy strawberry filling. Served in a classic glass pie dish, this delicious dessert is ready to be enjoyed with a fork and plate for the perfect homemade treat.

STEP 7 (OPTIONAL): After the pie has chilled, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Place the whipped cream in the center of the pie or on top of each slice. Serve and enjoy immediately!

Strawberry mixture being poured into a prebaked pie crust that is resting on a gray counter.

STEP 6: Allow the pie to chill in the refrigerator before slicing to allow the filling to set. This will take about a two hours.

Enjoy your fresh, homemade simple strawberry pie—perfect for spring and summer desserts

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A freshly baked strawberry pie with a golden, flaky sourdough crust, filled with vibrant, juicy strawberries coated in a glossy homemade glaze. The rustic, whole wheat crust adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy strawberry filling. Served in a classic glass pie dish, this delicious dessert is ready to be enjoyed with a fork and plate for the perfect homemade treat.

Homemade Strawberry Pie with Fresh Strawberries

Looking for the best strawberry pie recipe with fresh strawberries? This simple yet delicious homemade strawberry dessert combines a buttery crust with juicy strawberries for the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have a fresh, irresistible strawberry pie that's sure to impress!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream, crust, fresh, homemade, juice, Pie, recipe, simple, strawberries, strawberry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 0

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Pie dish
  • Blender or food processor 
  • Sifter 
  • Airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients

  • 1 baked pie crust or a baked frozen pie crust
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries hulled and quartered (about 4 cups of strawberries)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the homemade whipped cream topping (optional):

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

For the Strawberry Pie Filling:

  • Divide the strawberries in half and place one half to the side. Puree half of the strawberries with the lemon juice in a blender or a food processor.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberry puree, sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat. Stir the strawberry mixture constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat, pour the mixture through a sifter to remove any cornstarch clumps, and allow it to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, gently fold the reminder of the fresh strawberries into the cooled mixture. Make sure the strawberries are coated evenly with the strawberry sauce.

Assembling the Pie:

  • Place the strawberry mixture into the pre-baked pie shell making sure the strawberries and sauce evenly coat the bottom of the shell.
  • Allow the pie to chill in the refrigerator before slicing to allow the filling to set. This will take about a two hours.
  • OPTIONAL: Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Place the whipped cream in the center of the pie or on top of each slice.

Serve and enjoy immediately!

  • Enjoy your fresh, homemade simple strawberry pie—perfect for spring and summer desserts

Notes

    • I have found that reserving about a cup of the sliced strawberries to place on top of the final dish really brings it together. Otherwise the strawberries get lost in the filling and it isn't as beautiful.
    • Don't skip out on the lemon juice! I have made this with and without lemon juice and I have found that the lemon juice really brightens the flavor of the strawberries. I highly recommend using it even if you aren't a lemon lover like I am!
    • Cool whip can be used in place of fresh whipped cream.
    • After assembling the pie, place it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. It may be hard to resist but it is extremely necessary for the pie to set, or you will end up with a not-so-appetizing fruit pie soup!

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Comments

  1. 4 stars
    I love the flavor of this pie. It is bright and fresh and not sickeningly sweet. I placed my sugar and cornstarch in the bottom of my sauce pan and used a whisk to combine and check for lumps with the cornstarch. Then I mixed in the puree and turned on the stove. I cooked it until it began to boil. My one concern and I am going to make it again to see what went wrong is that my filling was slightly runny. The pie crust was cool when the mixture was added and I refrigerated the pie for 4 hours before serving, but it was a tad bit runny. I also believe you should adjust the strawberry total as you definitely need more strawberries for a non inch pie plate. If you do not add more strawberries, the dessert looks skimpy.

    • The key to having the pie set perfectly is cooking the cornstarch, puree, and sugar until it becomes thick. You can definitely add more strawberries!