Ingredients
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¾ cup white sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 pinch salt
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1 cup water, divided
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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3 drops red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
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3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
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8 ounces heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
Directions
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Stir sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons water and mix into a paste.
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Bring remaining water to a boil in a pot. Add to sugar mixture slowly. Let mixture simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, almond extract, and red food coloring.
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Let mixture cool for at least 15 minutes; fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared pie crust. Chill until set, at least 1 hour.
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Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer; add confectioners' sugar slowly until combined. Spread topping over chilled pie.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
326 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
40g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 326 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
Sodium 149mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 24g | |
Protein 2g | 5% |
Vitamin C 34mg | 38% |
Calcium 31mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 125mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.