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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:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    DEEEElish! Loving that dessert and your"hospitality". Huggs, Sunny109

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  2. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Put on the teapot, Jocelyn ... you're going t have L O T S of company!!!

    Have a fabulous eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs, Marydon

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  3. ShannynFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    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!

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  4. MelodyFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Oh yum. This looks delicious.

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  5. AllieFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Now I'm REALLY hungry - oh yum!

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  6. LorraineFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Looks delicious!! So pretty for Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  7. Marti McClureFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Your pie looks fantastic! Happy Valentines Day and Happy Pink Saturday. ~Marti

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  8. Marie ArdenFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    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!

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  9. 1CardCreatorFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Yum! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Diane (I am #16)

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  10. Country Wings in PhoenixFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    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

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  11. Anne February 12, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    FABULOUS!
    Just found your lovely blog...and am your newest follower!
    Best,
    Anne
    www.alittlefurinthepaint.blogspot.com

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  12. The TablescaperFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Oh this looks de-lish!

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

    - The Tablescaper

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  13. The TablescaperFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I'm so happy that you decided to join Seasonal Sundays. Hope you'll be here next week too!

    - The Tablescaper

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