Strawberry season makes me one happy woman. It’s my favorite fruit and my husband’s too! I end up going a little nuts while strawberry picking so I’m always looking for delicious ways to use them up. I decided to go back to basics and put those juicy little jewels in an amazing strawberry pie! I wanted it to just be a simple, rustic pie with nothing to take away from the star.
Strawberry Pie
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 31 mins
This strawberry pie is so perfect for a summer gathering! The crust is buttery and flakey with the most amazing, flavorful filling.
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST DOUGH
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
FOR THE FILLING
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon strawberry balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
Instructions
- First, prepare the dough. Whisk the flour, cinnamon and salt together in a large mixing bowl to aerate them. Then use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the ingredients until it is all pebbly. Lastly, pour the ice cold water in and stir it all together just until a dough forms. Do not overwork it. Bring the dough together into a ball, then cut it in half. Press each half out into a disc on a well floured surface, then wrap each half in plastic wrap. Let the dough discs rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- When the dough is done resting, pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Take the first disc of dough and roll it out to be a thin crust about 10 inches in diameter. Roll it around the rolling pin, then roll it back out into a 9 inch pie plate. Press it firmly into the pie plate and don't trim any excess edges. Add the strawberries, brown sugar, strawberry balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and flour into the pie plate and gently stir it together a little. Dot the top with the butter.
- Roll out the second disc the same as the first one and lay it on top of the filling. Crimp the edges of the bottom crust and top crust together, then make the edge pretty by pressing it with the tines of a fork. Brush the top crust with the milk, then sprinkle it with the sugar to caramelize it. Cut a few vents in the center of the top crust so that it doesn't explode. Place the pie dish on a lined sheet tray to catch anything that bubbles over and bake the pie for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 and bake it for another 50-60 minutes, until the top is completely golden brown and the filling is set.
- Take the pie out and let it cool for an hour and a half at least. Then slice it and serve with ice cream for an amazing summer treat!
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 277 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13.1g82%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 384mg17%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 22.6g8%
Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugar 15.3g17%
Protein 1.5g3%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I will take 2 to go please because 1 will not be enough! I wish….pinned!
Thank you so much!!
I love anything strawberry! That pie looks amazing! I don’t think you can go wrong with strawberries, butter, and brown sugar!
You definitely can’t go wrong!! Thanks so much :-).
Strawberries are my absolute favorite and are definitely my weakness! I’ve tried various strawberry pies and haven’t found “the one” recipe I love. I’ll have to try this one!
Oh I hope this one ends up being the one!! 🙂
Yum! This looks so yummy! I love baking pies from scratch and even though it takes a little bit longer the crust and flavor is always so much better. I’ve never made a strawberry pie but I might need to try!
Thank you so much!! Yes, homemade crust is definitely worth the effort and bit of extra time I think :-).
This makes me so hungry!!! What a lovely looking pie, and it is the perfect part of the season.
Thank you so much!!
So happy strawberries are back in season, love this
Yes, we still have a little ways to go before they are in season here in NJ but I can’t wait!!
This looks like an amazing pie, I love the simple recipe
Thank you so much!!
I can literally SMELL the pie! I can only imagine how amazing those plump strawberries taste after baking.
It smelled so good, Marta!! Thanks a bunch for the kind words :-).
My mom made me strawberry shortcake for my childhood birthdays. As an adult, she’d always have her neighbor friend make me a strawberry pie. It was delicious. Now that she’s passed away, I have been missing out. This recipe will make my next birthday so delicious!
Oh I love that! I hope it brings back all of the memories.
Strawberry pie is my favorite!!! Great recipe
Thank you so much!!