Just a Little Southern Hospitality: Strawberries for my Valentine

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Strawberries for my Valentine

Strawberry season has arrived in Florida! Plant City has THE most delicious strawberries, and right now they are plump and sweet. It's a perfect time to make a Strawberry Pie for my Valentine!

The original recipe called for "Wild" Strawberry jello, but it's no longer available. So here is my version.

Cast of characters includes -

Fresh Strawberries
Strawberry Jello (large package)
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup Sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Combine cornstarch, sugar and water. Cook over medium high heat - stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir in 3/4 package Strawberry Jello and remove from heat. Let cool.

In a deep precooked pie shell, layer washed and hulled strawberries. Pour Jello mixture over strawberries making sure all the strawberries are covered. Refrigerate.

Serve with a dollop of Whipped Cream

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13 comments:

Unknown said...: DEEEElish! Loving that dessert and your"hospitality". Huggs, Sunny109; February 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Unknown said...: Put on the teapot, Jocelyn ... you're going t have L O T S of company!!!

Have a fabulous eve ~
TTFN ~
Hugs, Marydon; February 9, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Shannyn said...: AWW!!! I miss Florida. I recently moved back up north from Cape Coral; and I used to LOVE the Strawberry Festival in Plant City! And I also miss the waving TRex from Dinosaur World as we would drive by...laugh...enjoy your sweeeeet strawberries!; February 9, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Melody said...: Oh yum. This looks delicious.; February 9, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Allie said...: Now I'm REALLY hungry - oh yum!; February 10, 2012 at 4:22 AM
Lorraine said...: Looks delicious!! So pretty for Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥; February 10, 2012 at 7:44 PM
Marti McClure said...: Your pie looks fantastic! Happy Valentines Day and Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti; February 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM
Marie Arden said...: Yum it reminds me of the strawberry pie at Big Boy restaurants when I was a kid. I will have to make this. Happy Pinkatine day!; February 11, 2012 at 7:45 AM
1CardCreator said...: Yum! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Diane (I am #16); February 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Country Wings in Phoenix said...: Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
I love this post. It is SO delicious. Love strawberry pie. We are having some wonderful temps here in the Phoenix desert, and I too have bought some beautiful strawberries in the store. Yummy.

What a wonderful idea for a Valentine treat. Thank you for sharing sweet friend.

Have a wonderful weekend sweetie. Country hugs and much love, Sherry; February 11, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Anne said...: FABULOUS!
Just found your lovely blog...and am your newest follower!
Best,
Anne
www.alittlefurinthepaint.blogspot.com; February 12, 2012 at 4:48 AM
The Tablescaper said...: Oh this looks de-lish!

Why don't you link your post to Seasonal Sundays?

- The Tablescaper; February 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM
The Tablescaper said...: I'm so happy that you decided to join Seasonal Sundays. Hope you'll be here next week too!

- The Tablescaper; February 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM