Strawberry Pie

1 9-inch pie crust, baked
1 quart fresh strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Raspberries for garnish (optional)

Arrange half of the strawberries in the baked pie crust.

Mash the remaining berries and combine with sugar in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil stirring frequently.

In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water.
Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberry mixture.
Reduce heat and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes stirring constantly.
Pour mixture over berries in pie shell.
Chill for several hours before serving. 

In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
Serve each slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings.