3 c. fresh or frozen strawberries
1 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. cold water
1 c. whipped topping
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
4 tbsp. cornstarch
3 bananas, sliced

Slice strawberries and add sugar. Let stand long enough to make juice. Add enough water to make 2 cups liquid. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water and stir in boiling liquid. Let cool. Add berries in cooled pie crust. Add bananas. Top with whipped cream. Need 9" baked pastry shell. Yield: 6 servings.