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🍓 Lower Sugar Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe 🥧

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This Lower Sugar Fresh Strawberry Pie is the perfect dessert for strawberry lovers who want to enjoy a sweet treat without all the extra sugar. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with fresh strawberries, with just enough sweetness to bring out their natural flavor.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought) 🥧

For the Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 🍓
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute like Stevia or monk fruit) 🍬
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch 🌽
  • 1/2 cup water 💧
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For Topping (optional):

  • Whipped cream (sugar-free or light) 🥄
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pie Crust:

  1. Pre-bake the crust:
  • If using a homemade pie crust, blind bake it according to your recipe’s instructions. For store-bought, follow the package directions. Let it cool completely before filling.

2. Make the Strawberry Filling:

  1. Mash some strawberries:
  • Take 1 cup of the fresh strawberries and mash them in a medium saucepan until they release their juices.
  1. Cook the filling:
  • Add the sugar (or sugar substitute), cornstarch, water, and lemon juice to the mashed strawberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
  1. Add flavor:
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

3. Assemble the Pie:

  1. Arrange the strawberries:
  • Arrange the remaining 3 cups of halved strawberries in the cooled pie crust.
  1. Pour the filling:
  • Pour the cooled strawberry glaze over the fresh strawberries, making sure they are evenly coated.
  1. Chill the pie:
  • Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours to set the filling.

4. Serve:

  1. Add toppings:
  • Before serving, top the pie with a dollop of whipped cream (optional) and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  1. Enjoy:
  • Slice and enjoy your refreshing Lower Sugar Fresh Strawberry Pie!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 2-3 hours
⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 180-200 kcal per slice (depending on sweetener and crust)

This Lower Sugar Fresh Strawberry Pie is a light, fruity dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer! With fresh strawberries and less sugar, it’s a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. 🍓🥧