PIE CRUST:

1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco shortening

Cream the sugar and salt together with the Crisco. Gradually add the flour and milk, mixing with a fork. Form into a ball. Place in center of pie pan and flatten out. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.

FRUIT:

1/2 to 1 pt. fresh strawberries

STRAWBERRY GEL:

1 c. cold water
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. Karo syrup
3 tbsp. Jello, strawberry gelatin

Mix all gel ingredients together. Boil till thickened and clear. If doesn't want to thicken, add 1 more tablespoon cornstarch that has been dissolved in 1 tablespoon water and boil some more. Let gel, partially cool; add halved strawberries; scoop the mix into the pie shell. May top with whipped cream.