Prize-Winning Baked Strawberry Pie

Step 1

Preheat ovento 350 F.

Step 2

Prepare pie crusts, divide inhalf and set in refrigerator while you prepare filling.

Step 3

Place quartered strawberries in a large bowl.  Add vinegar and lemon juice to berries and mix.

Step 4

In a smaller bowl place dry ingredients,including sugar, salt and cornstarch. Mix together, then combine with berry mixture.

Step 5

Roll outfirst pie crust and place in 9-inch pie pan, leaving edges hanging over.  Then, pour berry filling into unbaked crust.

Step 6

Roll out second crust and cut in 10 strips, eachabout 1-inch wide.

Step 7

Place 5 strips ateven intervals over crust, putting shorter strips at the edges.

Step 8

Lightly brush the egg wash over the lattice top, then sprinkle coarse sugar overall.

Step 9

Cover the crimped edges with foilor pie crust shields to prevent over-browning.

Step 10

Bake in preheated oven for about 55 minutes, until pie is golden brownand filling is bubbling.

Step 11

For best results,allow to cool at least three hours before serving so that filling has time to thicken.  If you’re ravenous for a piece and don’t mind a filling that runs out to meet you, just eat it hot!  Enjoy!