(6 servings)

3 pt Strawberries; Fresh, Hulled
1 c Sugar
3 1/2 tb Cornstarch
1/2 c Water
1 x Red Food Coloring; A Few Dr
1 ea Baked 9" Pie Shell
1 x Sweetened Whipped Cream

Mash 1 pt of the strawberries, using a fork, and set aside. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a 3 quart sauce pan. Stir in the water and mashed berries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, then cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in the food coloring. Cool to room temperature. Fold in the remaining 2 pts of strawberries and turn into the baked pie shell. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. To serve, top with puffs of sweetened whipped cream