A delightful and easy-to-make strawberry pie with a luscious glaze and fresh strawberries.
Combine the sugar, cornstarch, crushed strawberries, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming in the glaze.
Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Keep stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
Allow the glaze to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the glaze to a bowl to speed up the cooling process.
Arrange the halved strawberries in the pre-baked pie crust.
Place the strawberries cut-side down for a neat presentation.
Pour the cooled glaze over the strawberries, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Use a spoon to spread the glaze evenly over the strawberries.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator until set.
Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap to prevent it from absorbing fridge odors.
Top the pie with whipped cream before serving.
Use a piping bag for a decorative whipped cream topping.
Serve the pie chilled and enjoy.
Slice the pie with a sharp knife for clean cuts.