Strawberry Glaze Pie

Strawberry Glaze Pie

6 cups fresh whole strawberries, hulled, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
Few drops red food coloring, optional
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream

Mash 1 cup strawberries; set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and mashed berries. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in food coloring, if desired. Cook and stir 3 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes.

Spread about 1/3 cup glaze over bottom and sides of pie shell. Halve remaining strawberries; arrange in shell. Spoon remaining glaze over berries. Chill 1-2 hours. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Pie is best served the day it's made. Makes 6-8 servings.