1 (9 inch) baked pie shell
1 qt. ripe strawberries, stems removed
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. cornstarch and enough water to make a paste
Few drops red food coloring

Bring water and sugar to a boil. Add food coloring, thicken with cornstarch paste. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Place destemmed strawberries in pie shell and pour sauce over berries. Cool and refrigerate until set.