Recipe for cooking High as the Heavens Strawberry Pie

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High as the Heavens Strawberry Pie

3 qt. fresh strawberries, divided
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. water
1 deep-dish pastry shell, baked
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix

Clean and hull strawberries; reserve 8 strawberries with stems for garnish, if desired.

In a lrg. bowl, mash enough berries to measure 3 c.; set aside.

In a lrg. saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the mashed berries and water; mix well. Bring to boil over med. heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 mins.. Pour into lrg. bowl. Chill for 20 mins., stirring occasionally, until mixture is just slightly warm.

Fold in remaining whole berries. Pile into pie shell. Chill for 2 to 3 hours.

In sm. mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle pudding mix over cream and whip until stiff.

To serve, slice pie and place on dessert plate. Dollop with whipped cream and top with a strawberry with a stem.