Fresh Strawberry Pie

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. (about 5-6 cups) fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 (9-inch) prebaked pie crust
• Whipped topping (optional)

Directions

1. Finely chop 2 cups of strawberries.
2. Combine strawberries, sugar, 1/2 cup water, orange juice and orange zest in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave on HIGH, 2 minutes; stir after 1 minute.
4. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl; stir into strawberry mixture.
5. Microwave on HIGH, 4-5 minutes, stirring once or until mixture thickens.
6. Slice remaining strawberries in half and stir into thickened strawberry mixture; spoon into pie crust.
7. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or until filling is set.
8. Top with whipped topping, if desired.