Strawberry Pie without Jell-O

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This strawberry pie recipe without Jell-O was inspired by my grandpa's famous (at least among our family and friends) recipe. He made strawberry pies every summer, always putting the filling in a graham cracker crust and topping it with Cool Whip.

Submitted by Brandi Rose
Updated on May 31, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish graham cracker pie crust

  • 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Directions

  1. Slice 3/4 of the strawberries and place in a large bowl.

  2. Purée remaining strawberries in a food processor until smooth and transfer to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon juice; bring to a boil, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Stir continuously until as thick as jam, about 5 minutes more. Pour mixture over sliced strawberries in the bowl and stir to combine filling.

  3. Pour filling into graham crust and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.

Recipe Tips

Feel free to use a plain deep-dish pie crust.

You can use whipped cream in place of whipped topping.

You can add a few drops of red food coloring to the puréed strawberries for a more vibrant red color.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312 Calories
8g Fat
58g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 68mg 75%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.