Hi Bold Bakers!
Effortless Elegance: The no-weave lattice topping is simple to make, yet looks stunning, giving your pie a professional appearance without the hassle. Perfectly Balanced Flavor: The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and the slight tartness from the grated Granny Smith apple creates a perfect harmony of FRESH flavors that store-bought cannot beat. Ideal Texture: The buttery, flaky crust complements the fresh fruit filling, providing a satisfying crunch with every bite.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe was improved and updated on 6/16/2024, to include explanations and substitutes of key ingredients, answers to the most frequently asked questions, and Pro Chef Tips. Already have an account?
What is a Fresh Strawberry Pie?
A strawberry pie is a classic dessert made with fresh, seasonal strawberries and a flaky, buttery pie crust, often arranged in a lattice pattern.
Lattice Top: The lattice design not only adds visual appeal but also allows steam to escape, preventing a soggy crust. Fresh Ingredients: Uses seasonal strawberries for the best flavor and texture. Added Apple: Incorporates grated Granny Smith apple to absorb excess moisture and enhance texture. Buttery Crust: Features a homemade, buttery pie crust that complements the sweet-tart filling perfectly.
Tools You Need
Measuring cups and measuring spoons Measuring jugs Mixing bowls Rolling pin Fork Knife 9-inch pie dish
Key Ingredients
Perfect Homemade Pie Crust
2 recipes of Perfect Homemade Pie Crust The pie crusts provide a buttery, flaky base and top for the pie, adding texture and flavor. It also encases the filling, helping to hold the pie together. Alternatively, you can also make this with a double recipe of our Sour Cream Pie Crust.
Fresh strawberries
Serve as the primary filling, offering a sweet, juicy, and slightly tart flavor that defines the pie. You can substitute other fresh berries such as raspberries or blueberries, though the flavor profile will vary.
Granny Smith apple
Granny Smith apple adds a subtle tartness and helps to absorb excess liquid released by the strawberries during baking, preventing the pie from becoming too runny. Alternatively, Bramley apples will be your go-to cooking apples in Ireland or the UK. They are very sour to eat but work beautifully in baking, such as Irish Apple Cake, Apple Crumble, and Boozy Whiskey Whiskey Apple Crisp.
Granulated sugar
Sugar sweetens the filling, balancing the tartness of the strawberries and apples.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, helping to set the strawberry pie filling by absorbing the juices released during baking, resulting in a firmer texture.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice enhances the flavor of the strawberries and apples with a bit of acidity and helps to balance the sweetness. It also prevents browning of the apple. Alternatively, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar for lemon juice, which can really enhance the flavor of strawberries.
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract adds a rich, aromatic flavor that complements the sweetness of the fruit and adds depth to the overall taste.
Salt
Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients and balances the sweetness, adding complexity to the taste.
Egg wash
Brushed on the crust before baking, it helps to create a glossy, golden-brown finish and adds a slight richness to the crust.
How to Make a Fresh Strawberry Pie
Prep
Roll out the pie dough
Assemble the pie
Bake the Strawberry pie
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Strawberry Lattice Pie
Double our Flakey Pie Crust recipe to make this pie with the lattice on top. Using a food processor will help to prevent butter from melting. Work quickly when rolling out the pie crust to keep it nice and flakey. You don’t want the butter in the dough to melt. Don’t use a solid-topped pie crust with this pie. Strawberries release a lot of liquid, and the lattice top helps some of it evaporate. You can blind bake pie crust to ensure a flaky bottom crust: line it with parchment paper and fill it with dry beans, raw rice, or pie weights to stop the dough from rising up as it bakes. Keep baking the pie until the juices are bubbling thickly and possibly overflowing a bit or the filling will be too runny and possibly a bit chalky from uncooked cornstarch. If the crust is beginning to overbrown before the filling is done, cover it loosely with foil while the pie finishes baking. Make this pie extra special by serving it with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream or Strawberry Ice Cream!
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions
You can make the pastry up to 2 days in advance and can even make and bake the pie 24 hours in advance which will make it easier to slice and serve. Store any leftover strawberry pie covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature, for up to 2 days.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Use fresh strawberries for this easy strawberry pie recipe. Frozen fruit will release too much liquid too quickly and can result in a soggy pie.
Can I make the crust ahead of time?
Store your pie pastry for up to 2 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 8 weeks. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Can I make the crust gluten-free?
Yes, The Flakiest Gluten-Free Pie Crust will work well.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe was improved and updated on 6/16/2024, to include explanations and substitutes of key ingredients, answers to the most frequently asked questions, and Pro Chef Tips.
