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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie – Sweet Easy Recipes for Summer Dessert Lovers

This old-fashioned strawberry pie is that sweet, sticky taste of summer that somehow always takes me back to childhood potlucks and porch swings. It’s fresh, simple, and looks way fancier than it actually is. I mean, who doesn’t love a dessert that makes it seem like you’ve been slaving in the kitchen for hours… when you barely broke a sweat? At the heart of this recipe is a mountain of fresh strawberries—glossy, plump, and juicy. We’re not talking about store-bought pie filling here. Nope. These berries are held together with a just-sweet-enough glaze that lets their flavor shine through like they were born for pie duty. The crust? Flaky, buttery, and worth the few extra minutes it takes to prep. If you’ve ever wanted to make a pie that looks straight out of a 1950s diner but tastes like something your grandma might've whispered secrets over, this is the one. So grab a fork (or a friend) and let’s make a mess of strawberry goodness together.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, easy dessert recipes, simple desserts few ingredients sweets easy recipes, simple homemade sweets easy recipes, strawberry mousse, sweet easy recipes, sweet easy recipes 3 ingredients
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Gradually stir in water until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly—about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved.
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  6. Arrange fresh strawberries in the baked pie crust, cut side down for that classic look.
  7. Pour the cooled gelatin mixture evenly over the berries.
  8. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours. Slice and serve chilled with whipped cream, if you like!