Ruby Red Strawberry Pie Recipes

RUBY RED STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Mash enough strawberries to measure 1 cup.
• Mix sugar and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan.
• Gradually stir in water and mashed strawberries (add 1 or 2 drops food color if deeper red color is desired).
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
• Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.
• Beat cream cheese and lemon peel until smooth; spread into baked and cooled pie crust.
• Fill crust with remaining strawberries.
• Pour cooked strawberry mixture over top.
• Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
• Store covered in refrigerator.

TEXAS RUBY-RED GRAPEFRUIT PIE

Steps:

• 1. When sectioning grapefruit with a shape knife, be sure to remove all the membrane. Cut each slice in half and drain in a strainer or colander.
• 2. Cook sugar, water, cornstarch, and salt until thickened and clear. Add Jello and stir until dissolved. Pour into a flat dish and chill until mixture begins to set., about 25 minutes.
• 3. Add grapefruit, mix, and pour into cooled pie shell. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
• 4. To serve, top each serving with whipped cream, or pipe a decorative border of whipped cream on pie then slice and serve.

RUBY GRAPE PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine grapes, sugar and cinnamon; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch, lemon juice and zest; stir into grape mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust. Pour grape mixture into crust. Dot with butter. Place remaining crust over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges; cut slits in top. Cover edges loosely with foil. , Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° remove foil and bake 30-35 minutes longer or until the crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.