1 9" baked, cooled, pie shell
3 pt. strawberries
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Whipped cream

Place 1/2 strawberries in a pot; mash. Add sugar and cornstarch. Cook slowly, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until thick. Stir in lemon juice and almond extract. Let stand to cool. Add remaining whole berries. Pour into pie shell. Top with whipped cream. Yields one 9 inch pie.