Double Crusted Strawberry Pie
A nostalgic double-crusted strawberry pie that bursts with flavor and evokes cherished memories of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, diced
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare your fresh strawberries by hulling and slicing them.
- Combine the sliced strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Fill the pie crust with the strawberry filling and dot with butter.
- Top with a second pie crust, cutting slits or vents for steam.
- Whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash, and brush it over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool at room temperature for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For a twist, try adding lemon zest or swapping in different berries!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry pie, dessert, summer, nostalgia, baking