Fresh Strawberry Pie

Big beautiful strawberries are showing up in the stores and it is time to make strawberry pie.  It is so simple to make a juicy pie.  I use a crust that tastes like shortcake and it is very easy to make. 

1 c. biscuit mix

¼ c. butter

3 T. boiling water.  
Put biscuit mix and butter in bowl.  Add boiling water and mix well until ball is formed.  Press into  9" pie plate, bringing the dough up over the edge of pan.  Flute edge.  Bake in a 450 oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.
While the crust in cooling, wash, stem and dry strawberries.  Layer the strawberries in the crust.  Combine the following and pour over the strawberries. 

1 c. sugar 

3 T. cornstarch

1 c. water

Cook over med. heat until thickened.  Add -

4 T. Jell-O, strawberry flavored  

Chill for 2 hours or until firm.  Serve with sweetened whipped cream.   

You can use this recipe with any berry that you wish, just change the flavor of the Jell-O.  Peaches also make a great fresh pie.