Fresh Strawberry Pie

• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 2 cups halved fresh strawberries, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional

1. For bottom layer, place sliced strawberries in the pie shell. For middle layer, combine the mashed strawberries, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool for 15 minutes; pour over bottom layer. Arrange strawberry halves on top of pie. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Just before serving, whip cream with sugar and almond extract if desired until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pie or garnish individual servings.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fresh-strawberry-pie/ (may not work)