Strawberry Pie

Directions:

1. Arrange half of the strawberries in a baked pastry shell.
2. Mash the remaining berries and combine with sugar in a medium saucepan.
3. Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water.
5. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling strawberry mixture.
6. Reduce heat and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Pour mixture over berries in pastry shell.
8. Chill for several hours before serving.
9. In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
10. Serve each slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream.