Shoney's Strawberry Pie

If you are a lover of pies and fruit, then you will love this dessert!  It comes to us courtesy of a little restaurant called Shoney's...you might have heard of it.  Enjoy this treat that bursts with flavor!

Shoney’s Strawberry Pie

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 3 hrs

Yield: 6-8 slices

Ingredients

1 cup of sugar

3 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch

3 tablespoons of strawberry Jello mix (DO NOT use sugar free)

1 cup of water

1 pint of strawberries

1 Pillsbury graham cracker pie crust

Cool Whip (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and dry gelatin mix in a pot over medium heat and stir until combined.

2. Add the water and cook until it turns thick and clear, stirring constantly to prevent from burning. Set aside to cool.

3. Cut the strawberries in half and arrange them on the pie crust.

4. When the Jello mix has cooled, pour it over the strawberries and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Top it with whip cream if you desire.