Strawberry Pie

By: FoodNetwork.com

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
5 tablespoons cold water
Filling:
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
7 ounces lemon-lime soda
1 quart whole strawberries
Red food coloring, if desired

Directions
For the crust:
1. Spoon flour into measuring cup and level. Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until all flour is blended to form pea-sized chunks.
3. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
4. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms a ball.
5. Press dough between hands to form a 5 to 6-inch pancake.
6. Lightly flour rolling surface and rolling pin. Roll dough into circle.
7. Trim 1-inch larger than upside-down pie plate. Loosen dough carefully.
8. Fold dough into quarters. Unfold and press into pie plate. Fold edge under. Flute or crimp edge.

For the filling:
1. Blend sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; add lemon-lime soda.
2. Cook stirring until smooth and thick.
3. Add strawberries and cook for a few minutes. If desired, add red food coloring.
4. Pour into cooled pie shell. Chill. Top with whipped cream if desired.