Strawberry Glace' Pie

1 recipe baked pastry shell

8 cups medium strawberries

2/3 cup sugar

2 T. cornstarch

several drops of red coloring

whipped cream

Remove stems from strawberries, cut lg. berries in half - set aside.

Glaze: In a blender combine 1 cup strawberries and 2/3 cup water. Blend until smooth. Add enough water to mixture to equal 1 1/2 cups. In a medium saucepan combine sugar & cornstarch, stir in berry mixture. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, stir in food coloring. Cool for 10 minutes without stirring.

Spread about 1/2 cup of glaze over bottom and sides of pastry shell. Arrange berries in pie pan. Carefully spoon half of the glaze over fruit. Add more berries and remaining glaze.

Chill 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream.

Serves 8