Diner-Style Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1998

To preserve the pristine taste of fresh strawberries, thicken with a combination of cornstarch and pectin that's designed for low-sugar recipes.

SERVES 8

TIME 45 minutes, plus 2 hours chilling

Diner-Style Fresh Strawberry Pie

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a strawberry pie recipe with fresh, juicy berries held together by a soft, sweet glaze, we used a combination of cornstarch and pectin, which glazed the fruit while allowing the beautiful red color of the strawberries to shine through. ...

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