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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
  • 1½ quart strawberries (about 6 cups) hulled and quartered
  • ¾–1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 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. The exact amount of sugar will depend on how sweet your strawberries are. If the berries are very ripe and sweet, ¾ cup is usually enough. If they are a little tart, increase the sugar to about 1 cup. 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!