Copycat Big Boy Strawberry Pie

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 frozen pie crust
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup lemon-lime soda
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin
• whipped cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash, dry, and remove stems from strawberries. Arrange strawberries, tip-side up, in the prepared pie crust. Cut larger strawberries in half if needed to fit evenly. Strawberries should be piled high inside the crust.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, whisk together corn starch and sugar. Add lemon-lime soda and water, and whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened slightly.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry gelatin until fully dissolved.

5. 5

   Let the mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then carefully pour over the strawberries in the pie crust, covering evenly.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.

7. 7

   Slice and serve chilled. Top with whipped cream.