Preheat oven to 400 degrees.bake pie shell according to directions for empty baked crust.cool.chop one cup of strawberries.combine sugar and cornstarch in a 2 qt. saucepan.stir in water gradually until smooth.add chopped strawberries.cook,stirring constantly,until mixture thickens and boils.remove from heat.stir in food coloring.cool in refrigerator ?hour.pour ?of the syrup into prepared pie crust.
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Stand up remaining strawberries in pie crust,reserving ?cup (about 3 large strawberries) for garnish.pour remaining syrup over strawberries chill until firm,about 3 hours.to serve,top each slice with whipped topping and a slice of reserved strawberry
