1 qt. strawberries
3/4 c. water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
Few drops red food coloring
1 baked (9 inch) pie shell
Whipped cream

Crush 1 cup red ripe strawberries, add water and bring to boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Strain. Add water, if necessary, to make 1 cup liquid.

Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt and add to liquid. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until mixture thickens. Cool and add red food coloring. Place remaining whole berries in baked pie shell. Pour the glaze over the berries. Top with whipped cream.