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Strawberry Crumble Pie: A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Sweet, Jammy Delight

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Juicy strawberries, buttery crumble topping, and a flaky crust make this pie a jammy, golden masterpiece! Sweet, easy, and perfect for beginner bakers! 🍓🧁✨

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 deep dish frozen pie crust (Do not thaw before use)
  • Filling:
    • 1 1/2 pounds of strawberries (fresh, washed, and sliced)
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons Instant Clearjel (You can substitute with 4 tablespoons of cornstarch or 5 tablespoons of tapioca flour)
  • Crumble Topping:
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 6 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small cubes)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that the pie crust gets a good initial bake and helps to seal in the filling.

Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Filling

In a large bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and Instant Clearjel (or the cornstarch/tapioca flour substitute). The sugar helps to sweeten the strawberries, while the lemon juice adds a touch of acidity that balances the sweetness. The Instant Clearjel (or your chosen thickener) ensures that the filling becomes thick and syrupy during baking, giving the pie a rich texture.

Once everything is well-coated, set the bowl aside to allow the strawberries to macerate. This means the sugar will help draw out the juices from the strawberries, creating a naturally sweet syrup.

Step 3: Make the Crumble Topping

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, and brown sugar. Stir these dry ingredients together. Add the cold, cubed butter to the mixture, and use your fingers or two forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Keep working until the mixture becomes coarse crumbles. The butter should be cold and firm, which helps create that crumbly texture you’re looking for.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

Take your frozen pie crust (don’t thaw it) and place it on a baking sheet to catch any juices that might spill over during baking. Transfer the strawberry filling into the pie crust. Be sure to leave any excess liquid behind in the bowl. Mound the strawberries in the center to create a nice, full pie.

Once the filling is in place, sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the strawberries. The buttery, sugary crumbs will bake up into a crisp, golden topping that perfectly complements the soft, jammy filling.

Step 5: Bake the Pie

Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for the first 15 minutes. This initial high temperature will help the crust set and start browning. After 15 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for another 40 minutes. You’ll know the pie is done when the crumble topping is golden brown and the juices from the strawberries are bubbling around the edges of the pie.

Step 6: Let the Pie Cool

Once the pie is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing. This step is essential, as it allows the filling to set properly, making for cleaner slices. The pie is delicious warm, but letting it cool ensures the best texture.

Notes

  • Pie Crust Tip: If you find that the edges of your pie crust are browning too quickly while the rest of the pie is still baking, you can cover the edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield. This prevents the crust from over-baking and ensures the filling gets enough time to cook through.
  • Thickening the Filling: If your pie’s filling seems too runny, make sure you’ve used enough of the thickening agent (Instant Clearjel, cornstarch, or tapioca flour). You can adjust the amount based on your preference for filling consistency. Just remember, a thickened filling means a pie that holds its shape better when sliced.
  • Butter for the Crumble: Cold butter is key to a perfect crumble topping. It’s important not to soften it before use, as this will affect the texture of the topping. The cold butter creates a crisp, crumbly texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft berries.
  • Strawberry Juiciness: If your strawberries release too much juice while baking, it may be because they weren’t fully drained after tossing with sugar. To avoid this, let them sit for a few minutes before transferring them to the pie crust, allowing excess juice to be discarded.
  • Author: Rosa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes

Find it online: https://www.lidiarecipes.com/strawberry-crumble-pie-a-beginners-guide-to-making-a-sweet-jammy-delight/

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