*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Fresh Strawberry Pie Glacé

Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       pt           Fresh strawberries
   2       tb           Confectioners -- sifted
                        Pie shell:
   1       tb           Butter
   2       tb           Cointreau or orange juice
   1       c            Heavy cream -- whipped
   2-1/2   tb           Corn starch
   2       dr           Red food coloring
   1       c            Sugar
   1       tb           Lemon juice
                        Juice:

  Wash strawberries and in cold water, drain and hull them and
  reserve some for garnish. Crush 1 pint of the berries with a potato
  masher, or in a blender. Measure crushed berries and add enough
  water to make 1 1/2 cups.

  Bring mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Mixture
  will be thickened and translucent. Strain, add butter, lemon juice,
  and food coloring. Cool.
  
  Meanwhile, toss remaining 2 pints of berries with the cointreau or
  orange juice. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  
  Arrange in the pie shell and pour the cooled glaze over the
  berries. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.
  
  Before serving, whip cream until stiff and fold in the
  confectioners sugar. Garnish pie with whipped cream and reserved
  strawberries.
  
  Note: A nice variation is to combine one 3 oz pkg cream cheese,
  softened and mixed with 2 tb sour cream, and spread over the bottom
  of the pie crust before filling the shell. Or try a graham cracker
  crust.
  
  This is just like a recipe that Aunt Betty and I got from Better
  Homes and Gardens when we were first married. She still makes it
  all the time. I had forgotten about it. Remember this one kids?

  Posted by: Elaine Radis (BGMB90B)
 

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