Fresh Strawberry Pie

• 4 c. fresh strawberries, cut in quarters lengthwise
• 1-1/3 c. apple juice concentrate 
• 1 tsp. vanilla 
• 3/4 c. chopped fresh strawberries 
• Pinch of salt (optional) 
• 6 Tbs. cornstarch

1. Wash and stem 3 pints of strawberries. 
2. Cut 4 c. of berries lengthwise into quarters and set aside. 
3. Chop another 3/4 c. of berries and put into blender. 
4. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high for 15-20 seconds. 
5. Pour into saucepan. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly until thick. 
6. Remove from heat and gently fold in berries with a rubber spatula. 
7. Place in baked 9" pie shell and shape. 
8. Chill. 
9. Top with soy whipped cream (optional) or additional fresh strawberries prepared in the following manner: Cut berries lengthwise in 1/8" slices. Place slices side by side covering top of pie with concentrated circles. Put a whole strawberry in the center 
10. Glaze with Berry Shiny Glaze.

This recipe was reprinted with permission from the book, "Country Life Vegetarian Cookbook", published by Family Health Publications, Sunfield, Ml. For further information contact: Craig Aston, Country Life Vegetarian Buffet, 200 High St., Boston MA 02110. 617-951-2534. 

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