Glazed Fresh Berry Pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 18 inches deep dish pie shells, baked
• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups whipping cream, to serve (whipped and sweetened with icing sugar and vanilla)

Directions

1. 1

   First, bake the deep dish pie shells according to the instructions on the box, then let cool as you prepare the rest of the recipe.

2. 2

   To make glaze, crush 2 cups strawberries; add cold water to make 2 cups juice mixture. Pour into small heavy saucepan and place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes; strain and add cold water to make 2 cups.

3. 3

   In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in strawberry juice mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until mixture is thick, stirring constantly. Cool glaze slightly.

4. 4

   Generously fill baked pie shells with the fresh strawberries and blueberries. Divide the glaze in half, then pour over the fruit in each pie. Put in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or until glaze is chilled and set.

5. 5

   Just before serving, whip cream with some icing sugar and a splash of vanilla to sweeten. Enjoy this fantastic summer dessert! Everyone will ask for seconds.