6-8 cups of whole strawberries
2/3 cup sugar
3 tblsp cornstarch
3/4 cup water
single crust pie crust
whipped cream
Mash 1 cup strawberries, set aside.
In a saucepan, combine sugar & cornstarch. Stir in water and mashed berries. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes more. (This should be REALLY thick). Cool for 10 minutes.
Spread about 1/3 cup glaze over bottom and sides of pie crust.
Half remaining strawberries, arranging in shell.
Spoon remaining glaze over berries.
Chill 1-3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream.