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Delightful Strawberry Pie

A sweet and nostalgic homemade strawberry pie that celebrates summer with its burst of flavors and vibrant colors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cold shortening
  • 46 tablespoons ice water
  • 6 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prep your workspace: Start by cleaning the countertop.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until blended.
  3. Cut in the butter and shortening: Work the fats into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  4. Add ice water: Slowly drizzle in the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  5. Chill the dough: Form into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Slice the strawberries: After the dough chills, slice your strawberries and place in a large bowl.
  7. Mix the filling ingredients: Combine cornstarch, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt; pour over strawberries and toss.
  8. Preheat your oven: Turn on to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  10. Transfer to the pie dish: Place the rolled-out dough into the pie dish, trimming edges.
  11. Add the filling: Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared crust.
  12. Top the pie: Create a lattice top or cover the pie, making slits in the top crust.
  13. Sprinkle with coarse sugar: Before baking, sprinkle sugar on top.
  14. Bake: Bake for about 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
  15. Cool and serve: Let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. You can create variations by adding different berries or flavors.

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Keywords: strawberry pie, summer dessert, homemade pie