Strawberry Fields Forever

 Strawberries! They are very sweet and tasty now! Dave saw the sign and started talking about fresh strawberry pie. My Mom's recipe is the best and I have made these pies every year of our marriage.









Fields as far as the eye can see.... this is about 1 1/2 miles from our apartment.
















Fresh Strawberry Pie
1 1/2 quarts strawberries
1 c.  sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c. water
1 baked pie shell
4 oz. softened cream cheese

Mash enough strawberries to equal 1 cup. mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Gradually stir in water and then mashed berries. Cook over medium heat,stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute or until becomes clear. You can add red food coloring if you want a redder sauce. Cool until barely warm. Coat cooled pie crust with cream cheese- fingers work the best! Place whole berries points up in crust. Pour sauce over berries. Chill until set.