Desserts

Simply the Best Strawberry Pie

July 20, 2017

165

A sweet, strawberry jam like filling with hints of vanilla and orange inside a crisp, buttery crust that won't turn soggy!

1 1/4 cups (156g) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into cubes
4 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into cubes
Ice water (approximately 4 tablespoons)
2 pounds strawberries, thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (sub: vanilla extract but paste is recommended)

In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt Cut the shortening into the flour mixture using a fork or pastry cutter until small pea sized bits of shortening remain Add the butter and cut it into the...
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Nutritions

Calories
770

Sodium
612mg
25% DV

Fat
43g
66% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 21g 108%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 26%

Monosaturated Fat 17g 107%

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 612mg 25%

Potassium 383mg 10%

Protein 2g 5%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 19%

Sugar 66g 132%

Vitamin A 790IU 15%

Vitamin B6 0.25mg 12%

Vitamin C 106mg 177%

Calcium 81mg 8%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.