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Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Strawberry Glaze

This Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Strawberry Glaze is an old-timey favorite. It’s filled with ripe, juicy strawberries in a homemade strawberry glaze, all in a buttery graham cracker crust. This pie is sure to please your guests at any gathering,  but I also love it just for dessert on a spring or summer day. And if you love homemade strawberry desserts, check out my recipe for Old-Fashioned Strawberry Buckle

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie

 

This Glazed Strawberry Pie is an 0ld-fashioned kind of pie just like Grandma used to make—the kind of pie that used to be commonly served at country diners and church potlucks. And although I don’t mind a dessert that uses jello, this strawberry pie glaze is made without jello. It’s made simply with just mashed strawberries, lemon juice, and a little bit of cornstarch. One of the things that I love about this pie is that it has a very natural strawberry flavor and texture. The beauty of this pie is in its simple deliciousness. 

And for this glazed strawberry pie, I use a graham cracker crust. The graham cracker crust recipe I’m giving you is a homemade deep-dish graham cracker crust. It’s buttery and a little bit sweet, and roomy enough to load up with fresh strawberries. (But I know that some folks like a pastry crust with their pie, so if that’s you, feel free to use your favorite pre-baked pastry crust instead). 

Strawberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Let’s talk about a few of the ingredients for this homemade Glazed Strawberry Pie

Strawberries – You’ll need to use fresh, ripe strawberries for this fresh strawberry pie. Don’t be tempted to use frozen strawberries or you will have a watery, mushy pie.

Sugar – Use granulated sugar. I use granulated raw cane sugar but white granulated sugar will work just fine. 

Cornstarch – Cornstarch acts as a thickener for the strawberry pie glaze. You can substitute arrowroot powder in an equal amount. 

Lemon juice – I believe that fresh lemon juice has a nicer flavor than bottled juice, but bottled lemon juice will also work. 

Graham cracker crumbs – You can use premade graham cracker crumbs, or you can make your own by coarsely crushing graham crackers with a rolling pin or using a food processor. If you want a gluten-free pie, there are a number of gluten-free graham cracker brands you can purchase

Butter – I use salted dairy butter, but for a plant-based crust, use a plant-based butter that is suitable for baking. 

Recipe for Fresh Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust.

 

Tips for making the best fresh strawberry pie:

  • When I make this recipe, I buy 3 pounds of strawberries. But in reality, you will probably need slightly less than a full 3 pounds of strawberries to fill your crust. If you should happen to find yourself with a few extra strawberries, don’t panic! I call this the cook’s treat and you should go right ahead and munch on those extra strawberries while you prepare your pie! 😊
  • If you are short on time or don’t feel like making your own crust, you can use a store-bought graham cracker crust. Just be sure to use a 10-inch crust or a deep dish 9-inch crust. 
  • If you prefer a pastry crust for your strawberry pie, you can use a homemade or store-bought pastry crust. Be sure it is a deep dish crust or will fit a 10-inch pie pan. Also, remember to fully bake the crust before adding the strawberries. 
  • For the best results, chill the pie in the refrigerator before slicing. And be aware, that first slice probably won’t come out perfectly, but it will still be delicious!
  • Store the pie in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Eat it up sooner rather than later so the crust doesn’t become too soggy. 
  • This pie is so yummy as it is that it doesn’t really need anything else, but I do like to serve it with some fresh whipped cream or even a scoop of ice cream. 
  • For something different, try using other berries or even fresh sliced peaches instead of strawberries. 

So if you’re searching for a recipe for fresh strawberry pie, I hope you’ll give this recipe a try.  It’s truly a family favorite for a fresh spring or summertime dessert.  


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Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Strawberry Glaze


  • Author: Melissa | My Homemade Roots

Description

This old-fashioned Glazed Strawberry Pie is made with fresh strawberries and a homemade glaze (no jello) in a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a perfect dessert for spring and summer.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 3/4 cups coarse graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

For the Strawberry Pie

  • 3 pounds of fresh strawberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Instructions

To Make the Graham Cracker Crust

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
  3. Stir in the butter until everything is combined. The crumb mixture should have a texture like wet sand and should hold together when squeezed.
  4. Spread the crumb mixture evenly into a deep dish 9-inch pie pan or a 10-inch pie pan. Use your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs into the pan, bringing the crumbs up the sides to the top rim of the pan.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust lightly browns. Cool completely before using it in your pie.

To make the strawberry pie:

  1. Wash and remove the hulls from the strawberries. Set aside 8 large strawberries to use in the glaze. Cut the remaining strawberries in half (or in quarters for larger strawberries, and set these aside.
  2. Use a blender or potato masher to crush the 8 strawberries to a pulp.
  3. Combine the strawberry pulp, water, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil and stir for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Allow the glaze to cool slightly but don’t allow it to get cold.
  4. Spread 1/4 cup of the glaze over the bottom of the crust. Arrange the strawberries in the crust to your liking, then pour the remaining glaze over top of the strawberries.
  5. Chill the pie for several hours. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Fresh Strawberry Pie with Homemade Strawberry Glaze

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7 Comments

  • Sal
    March 26, 2023 at 12:15 am

    We made this today and it’s absolutely delicious! It reminds me of the strawberry pie at a restaurant back home.

    Reply
  • Jenny
    April 21, 2023 at 8:20 pm

    Simple and delicious. This will be on repeat all summer. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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  • LuAnn
    July 5, 2023 at 2:50 am

    Melissa,
    What an amazing recipe for fresh strawberries!
    I never leave reviews, but I had to for this one.
    I was looking for a strawberry glaze that didn’t use jello. Not only did you not use jello but the addition of fresh lemon juice and butter took this glaze to the next level.
    Great Job!!!!!
    Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!!!

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    • Melissa
      July 5, 2023 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! It’s one of our favorite summer desserts at our house.

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