HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Fresh Strawberry Pie

                                             1 ½ tsp. unflavored gelatin

                                             1 T. water

                                             6 c. fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled

                                             3 T. cornstarch

                                             ½ c. sugar

                                             1 c. water

                                             Few drops red food coloring

                                             1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled

In a small bowl, combine gelatin and 1 tablespoon water.  Set aside. 

Measure 4 cups whole strawberries of uniform size.  Place strawberries, points up, on bottom of pie shell.

Place remaining 2 cups strawberries in a bowl and crush with a fork or potato masher.  Place in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add cornstarch, sugar and water.  Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.  Remove from heat and add gelatin.  Cool and add food coloring.

Pour into pie shell, cover and refrigerate.  Chill several hours before serving.  Serves 8.

Nutrition Information:  per serving

Calories 244, Total fat 10g, Saturated fat 1g, Cholesterol 0g, Sodium 90g, Carbohydrate 38g Protein 3g