Fresh juicy strawberries smothered in a homemade glaze, served in a pie shell

3 T cornstarch
1 c sugar
1 c cold water
2 T white corn syrup
2 T strawberry flavored gelatin
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
about 3 c washed strawberries, sliced or diced
one 9-inch baked pie pastry

1. Combine and cook first 4 ingredients for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring until thick to prevent lumps.

2. Remove from heat and while still hot add strawberry gelatin and red food coloring (if using).

3. Pile strawberries high in baked pie shell and pour glaze over strawberries.  Chill and serve!

This recipe was submitted by guest chef Bonnie Faber. She writes that it is her favorite pie! She also likes to serve it with whipped cream.