3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. strawberries
1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
1 9" baked pastry shell

Beat egg whites with vinegar and salt to soft peaks. Gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla, beating to stiff peaks. Spread on sides and bottom of baked pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool. Mash 2 cups of the strawberries.

In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, mashed berries. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils. Cook 2 minutes, then cool slightly. Arrange whole berries in pie shell and cover with mixture. Chill until set.