🍓 Big Boy’s Fresh Strawberry Pie (Copycat Recipe)
🥧 What It Is:
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Flaky pie crust
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Fresh, whole strawberries
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Sweet, shiny strawberry glaze
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Best served chilled with whipped cream
📝 Ingredients
For the Pie:
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1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
For the Filling:
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1 quart (about 1½ pounds) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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1 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O (not sugar-free)
Optional Topping:
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Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
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Bake your 9-inch pie crust according to package or recipe directions. Let it cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Glaze
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In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened and clear.
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Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry Jell-O powder until dissolved.
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Let the glaze cool to lukewarm (not hot, or it will cook the berries).
Step 3: Assemble the Pie
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Arrange the fresh strawberries in the cooled pie crust, mound them slightly in the center.
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Pour the cooled glaze evenly over the strawberries.
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Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until set.
Step 4: Serve
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Top slices with whipped cream just before serving.
✅ Pro Tips:
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Use ripe, sweet strawberries for best flavor.
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Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring to avoid a soggy crust.
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For extra shine and color, lightly brush the top with more glaze after setting.
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