Double Strawberry Pie

Serves: 2

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

43

Sweetness

50

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 tbsps

Cornstarch

1

Egg

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

2

Filling: Sift sugar, cornstarch and flour together into a medium bowl

3

Stir and combine with partially thawed strawberries

4

In a separate bowl, combine pie crust mix and cold strawberry nectar

5

Stir until a soft dough forms

6

Divide into 2 pieces, form into balls, and flatten into disks

7

On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 of the disks out to an 11-inch circle

8

Fold in half, place in a 9-inch pie plate, and unfold

9

Press into plate, but do not stretch

10

Trim dough 1/2-inch from edge of plate

11

Roll out second disk and fold in half

12

Pour filling into pastry-lined plate

13

Place top crust on top of filling and unfold

14

Press along rim to seal and trim edges

15

Press fork into edges or crimp to make decorative edge

16

Cut vent slits or punch center with small decorative cutter or knife

17

In a small bowl, lightly beat egg, with 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon strawberry nectar

18

Brush atop crust and then sprinkle with sugar

19

Place pie on sheet pan* and place in oven

20

Bake for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350 degrees F and continue baking for an additional 50 to 60 minutes; the filling should be bubbling and top crust golden brown

21

Cool completely before cutting

22

*TIP: preheat sheet pan in oven for crisper bottom crust