Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pie Recipe

Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pie is a fresh, no-bake filling classic that highlights the natural beauty of whole berries. Unlike the cooked strawberry-rhubarb version, this pie uses a stovetop glaze to bind fresh, uncooked strawberries together, keeping them bright and juicy. It’s the perfect summer dessert for a backyard BBQ or a Sunday lunch.

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• Pioneer Woman Mixed Berry Pie Recipe
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💗 Why You Will Love This Strawberry Pie Recipe:

• Freshness First: Because the berries aren’t baked in the oven, they retain their firm texture and vibrant, sun-kissed flavor.
• Glistening Glaze: The homemade strawberry gel provides a professional, “bakery-case” look without using store-bought mixes.
• Flaky Crust: A blind-baked butter crust offers a salty, crisp contrast to the sweet, jammy fruit.
• Make-Ahead Simplicity: You can bake the crust in the morning and assemble the pie in minutes, leaving it to chill until dessert time.

🍓 Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pie Ingredients

The Crust:

• 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled

The Filling:

• 2 lbs fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 package (3 oz) Strawberry Jell-O (optional, for extra color and set)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

🥧 How To Make Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pie

1. Blind Bake: Bake your pie crust according to recipe instructions until golden brown. Let it cool completely before adding fruit.
2. Prepare the Berries: Select about 1 cup of the smaller or less-perfect berries and crush them with a fork. Leave the rest of the strawberries whole (if small) or halve them.
3. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water and the crushed berries.
4. Thicken: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1–2 minutes until the glaze is thick and clear.
5. Flavor and Set: Remove from heat. Stir in the strawberry Jell-O (if using) and lemon juice. Let the glaze cool for about 10–15 minutes (it should be warm, not hot).
6. Assemble: Arrange the fresh strawberries in the cooled pie shell, pointing the tips upward for a pretty look. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the berries, ensuring they are all coated.
7. Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 to 4 hours until the glaze is firm and set.

💡 Recipe Tips

• Dry the Berries: After washing the strawberries, pat them completely dry. Any lingering water will prevent the glaze from sticking and can make the crust soggy.
• Lump-Free Glaze: Whisk the cornstarch into the sugar before adding the water to prevent clumps.
• The Jell-O Shortcut: Ree often uses a bit of strawberry gelatin powder to ensure a bright red color and a firm set, especially on hot days.

🍧 What To Serve With This Strawberry Pie?

This Strawberry Pie is incomplete without a massive cloud of homemade whipped cream. You can also serve it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, though the lightness of whipped cream is the more traditional ranch choice.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Strawberry Pie?

• Refrigerate: This pie must stay chilled. Keep it in the fridge, loosely covered, for up to 2 days.
• Note on Freezing: This specific recipe does not freeze well; the fresh strawberries will release too much water and become mushy upon thawing.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Strawberry Pie?

Avoid the Microwave: The glaze will liquefy instantly, and the crust will become soggy.

The Better Option: This pie is intended to be served cold. If it’s too cold, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before eating rather than using heat.

• Oven (Best for Crust Only): Place a slice on a baking sheet at 325°F (160°C) for just 3–5 minutes. This warms the pastry slightly without cooking the fruit.

FAQs

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📊 Strawberry Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 28g
• Protein: 3g

Pioneer Woman Strawberry Pie Recipe

Recipe by Imen DridiCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

slices

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

320

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

A vibrant, fresh strawberry pie with a shimmering homemade glaze in a crispy baked shell.

Ingredients

• Base: 1 Baked 9-inch Pie Crust.

• Filling: 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries, 1 cup Sugar, 3 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 cup Water, Lemon Juice.

Directions

• Crush 1 cup of berries; mix with sugar, cornstarch, and water in a pan.
• Boil until thick and clear; stir in lemon juice. Cool slightly.
• Fill baked crust with remaining whole/halved strawberries.
• Pour glaze over berries.
• Refrigerate 4 hours until set. Serve with whipped cream.

Notes

• Dry the Berries: After washing the strawberries, pat them completely dry. Any lingering water will prevent the glaze from sticking and can make the crust soggy.
  Lump-Free Glaze: Whisk the cornstarch into the sugar before adding the water to prevent clumps.
  The Jell-O Shortcut: Ree often uses a bit of strawberry gelatin powder to ensure a bright red color and a firm set, especially on hot days.