STRAWBERRY SHORTBREAD PIE

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Sherry Maurer of Manheim, Pennsylvania says, "My husband enjoys this pie so much that I always make an extra one just for him! To save time, use a purchased shortbread crust."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 shortbread crust (9 inches)

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. , Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until partially set. Place strawberries in the crust; pour gelatin mixture over berries. Cover and refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.