In case you were wondering…life is crazy with 3 kids! So much more crazier than I would have ever imagined! But everyday gets a little easier, sort of. So hopefully, one day I can get used to it. It will be much easier when I can get 8 straight un-interrupted hours of sleep, but that’s a ways down the road. Motherhood is also a beautiful, beautiful thing. And I treasure every second I have with my beautiful children. I’m so lucky. ÂAnd luckily I have an awesome husband to share it with!
I made this delicious Fresh Strawberry Pie for Father’s Day and I cleaned it up today (sorry hubby). In about 2 minutes. I couldn’t stop eating it! How in the world am I ever going to get off this baby weight? Anyways, like I said, this was soooo good. I found some really sweet strawberries and paired it with a homemade graham cracker crust (so much better than store bought). Top it with some fresh whipped cream and you’ve got yourself a winner of a dessert. Give it a try! Have a great week everyone!
Fresh Strawberry Pie
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust pie shell,
2 pints fresh strawberries
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
3 Tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin
In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and corn starch; make sure to blend corn starch in completely. Add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mix, and stir until smooth. Let mixture cool to room temperature. Place strawberries in pie shell; position berries with points facing up. Pour cooled gel mixture over strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter until well blended . Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool. If recipe calls for unbaked pie shell, just chill for about 1 hour.
YUMMY Pie! Oh and about the kids, It gets easier I promise. I have 5. My last 2 are twins. I think after 3 it doesn’t matter how many you have. Once you master 3, you are good! HA
Ooooh! Those strawberries look divine!
Strawberry pie…sooooo summer.
ahhhh the 8 hours of sleep we all want!
Yum and so simple. I have four boys. Ages 11, 7, 5 and 2. Not sure if it ever has gotten easier, but the sleep gets better and life is more do-able. Keep making treats for sanities sake and you’ll be fine.
Oh my gosh, I wish I would have had this Saturday. My husband wanted fresh strawberry pie for Father’s Day and I spent $15.00 + at Marie Callendar’s. I vowed that next year I would make my own! It looks yummy!
This looks like such a delicious summer time treat! I love strawberry recipes in the summer!
PS.) I promise it will get better! Hang in there!
Oooh. I love strawberry pie. Yummy!
i love strawberries. i almost made a strawberry pie too, but ended up making a cheese pie topped with strawberries.
good luck with the 3 kiddos!
I’m still trying to get off the baby weight, but this pie looks so good that I’m sure I’d forget about that if it was sitting in front of me!
Pie looks yummy! About the kids—three was the hardest, I think because you are out numbered! We went on to have 6. Our baby is on a mission and we have 9 grandbabies! Enjoy every minute of motherhood! Have a great day! Remember to rest a bit when baby is sleeping–at least put your feet up for a minute.
If you want…you can make me one of these for my upcoming birthday.
I just made this pie for tomorrow (Thanksgiving) I got fresh Strawberries from the market and it looks to good to eat! I hope my family loves it!!! I’m sure they will, Thanks for the idea and the great instruction! I’m sure my kids are going to love this pie!