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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a fresh berry pie, the fruit is not cooked. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup water  |  
                                                3/4 cup white sugar  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                2 tablespoons cornstarch  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon red food coloring  |  
                                                1 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1/2 cup margarine  |  
                                                3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar  |  
                                                1 teaspoon vanilla extract  |  
                                                1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, salt, cornstarch and food coloring. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, margarine, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Mix well and press into a 9 inch pie pan. Prick all over and bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. 3. When crust is cool, place berries in the shell, and pour the thickened mixture over the top. Chill in refrigerator.                              | 
                         
                         
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