Pour in your crushed berries and lemon juice. Whisk it all together. Turn the heat to medium. And then? Don’t walk away.
Whisk constantly. I mean it. Keep that whisk moving like you’re trying to win a race. The mixture will go from milky pink to clear, glossy red in about 5 minutes.
That moment it thickens? It’s like magic. When it coats the back of a spoon and you can see the bottom of the pan for a second, you’re done. Boom.
Take it off the heat immediately. Let it cool for a full ten minutes. This is the hardest part. You’ll want to eat it with a spoon. I have done this. No shame.
Assembling the Masterpiece
Now, your pre-baked pie crust. Use a store-bought deep dish. Or make one yourself—I don’t judge your ambition. Just make sure it’s completely cool.
Wash, hull, and dry your strawberries. Dry them on a paper towel. Wet berries make the glaze runny. You want them like little ruby soldiers, ready to stand tall.
Arrange the berries in the crust. Pointy ends up. This is not the time for lazy stacking. Make it look like a mosaic. You’re an artist now.
Pour the slightly cooled glaze over the top. Use a spoon to drizzle it into every little gap. Tap the pie gently to settle any air bubbles. Patience, grasshopper.
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