How to Make Strawberry Pie without Jell-O® - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a fresh strawberry pie on a warm summer day. The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and a flaky crust is a match made in dessert heaven. But, if you're not a fan of using pre-packaged gelatin mixes like Jell-O® in your recipes, you might be on the hunt for a strawberry pie recipe without it. Look no further, because we've got you covered.

This recipe for Strawberry Pie without Jell-O® is a simple and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Slice 3/4 of the strawberries and place in a bowl.
  • Puree remaining strawberries in a food processor until smooth and transfer to a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon juice and bring to a boil, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir continuously until as thick as jam, about 5 minutes more. Pour mixture over sliced strawberries in the bowl and stir to combine filling.
  • Pour filling into pie shell and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 68mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 203mg