4 c. strawberries
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt

Crush 1 cup strawberries, add 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Strain juice from cooked strawberries and add water to make a full cup.

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in same pan. Slowly add juice, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil. Keep stirring until clear and thick. Cool slightly. Put in whole strawberries into baked crust. Pour cooked mixture over berries. Chill and serve.