Dave’s Mom’s Strawberry Pie

 Once Johnny Carson was gone…
(and there will never be another)
I’ve just not  been inclined to
watch Late Night TV.
So, I don’t know much about the history
of David Letterman and his Home-cooking Mom.
However, there’s a book out, and I guess
there have been pie contests on his show
which had something to do with his mom’s pies.
I can tell you this….
her strawberry pie is really really good.
Simple and Easy – a recipe for success.
Ingredients
1 9 inch pie shell — baked .  I bought a gluten free crust at the healthfood store.
Gluten free does not taste as good as my grandmothers home made crust.
Not by a long shot.   Go with grandmas if you aren’t wheat-free.
Just sayin.
1 and 1/2 pts Strawberries, fresh — Washed and hulled, sliced
1/2 c Granulated sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
3/4 c Orange juice
1/2 ts Red food coloring
Whipped cream – the real deal is best.
Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan, then add orange juice and food coloring.
 Cook until clear.
Add strawberries to glaze and pour mixture into baked pie shell.
Serve with whipped cream.
YUM!


10 thoughts on “Dave’s Mom’s Strawberry Pie”

  2. Oh- That sounds SOOOO good. I miss good old Johnny…there will never be another like him. Blessings and I hope you have a wonderful weekend- xo Diana

  3. Oh my! Looks really good. 🙂

    Hey, I've got that gap also; and so did my mom and both brothers.

    I think it's a sign of intelligence. (did I spell that righ?) LOL

  5. Yup… Johnny was one of kind. However, Dave ain't bad compared to all (they are so many now) the other late night shows.

    Is wheat free a dietary restriction due to a health related issue?

    Either way, it looks yummy. Although my blood sugar levels would certainly spike.

  8. I love strawberry pie–must try this one!
    Funny that you should mention Carson–"C" and I were just discussing how great he was a couple of months ago on a little trip to a women's retreat!
    I grew up with the Johnny Carson show–my mom watched every night and I was either watching too or listening from my bed! Some days I wish I could go back!

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