Simple Southern Strawberry Pie

Name: Simple Southern Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 7 ounces lemon-lime flavored soda (I use 7-Up); 1 quart strawberry, cleaned and stems removed; 2 drops red food coloring (optional); 1 pie shell, baked and cooled; whipped topping (optional)

Submitted by D. Todd Miller

"I love strawberry pie most any way it is prepared. Unlike many listed here, this version has no gelatin added. This recipe comes from the book "Sweet Tooth: Down-Home Meals & Blue Ribbon Desserts" by Sarah Ann Spaugh."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
7 ounces lemon-lime flavored soda (I use 7-Up)
1 quart strawberry, cleaned and stems removed
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
1 pie shell, baked and cooled
whipped topping (optional)

directions

In a pot, blend sugar and cornstarch; add lemon-lime soda.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and thick.
Add strawberries, cook for a few minutes, and then add food coloring (if desired).
Pour into baked and cooled pie shell.
Chill for a few hours. Serve with whipped topping, if desired.