PIE CRUST:

1/3 c. shortening
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cold water with 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring in water

FILLING:

1 1/2 qts. fresh strawberries
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 tsp. butter

FOR CRUST: Cut shortening, butter, salt and flour together. Add water. Stir to form ball. Roll on flat surface. Makes 9 inch pie shell. Stab crust with fork before baking. Bake crust 4 to 6 minutes at full power, turning every 2 minutes.

FOR FILLING: Clean and hull berries and mash into bowl. Add 1 cup water and sugar. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes at full power or until boiling. Soften cornstarch with little water. Add to boiling mixture. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes at full power or until mixture thickens, stirring once. Stir in butter and cool. Fill baked pie shell with berries and mixture. Put Cool Whip and berries on top.