Description
Enjoy a vibrant and luscious Strawberry Pie made with fresh ripe strawberries, natural gelling agent, and a flaky plant-based pie crust. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion and delivers a flavorful, plant-based dessert with a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced evenly
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (natural)
- 1/2 cup grape juice (natural)
- 2 tablespoons natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Pie Crust
- 1 plant-based pie crust, rolled out to fit a 9-inch pie dish
Optional Toppings
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Powdered sugar (natural), for dusting
- Plant-based whipped cream
- Chopped nuts or oats for crunchy topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries before slicing them evenly to ensure a consistent texture and flavor throughout the pie.
- Create the Filling: In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar (natural), grape juice (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent. Cook gently while stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and strawberries soften slightly.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the plant-based pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Lightly press the dough into the edges and trim any excess. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbles during baking.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the warm strawberry filling evenly into the prepared crust. Optionally, add a lattice or full top crust, then seal edges well and cut slits to allow steam to escape.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Allow to cool completely so the filling sets perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Use freshest strawberries available for best sweetness and flavor.
- Let the pie cool fully to ensure the filling firms up due to the natural gelling agent.
- Slice strawberries evenly for uniform cooking and consistent texture.
- Chill the pie crust before rolling to achieve a flakier finish and easier handling.
- For a crisper base, bake the crust slightly before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry pie, plant-based dessert, natural ingredients, fresh strawberries, vegan pie, easy baking
