This old-fashioned strawberry pie recipe with jello uses real strawberries and an easy no-roll crust — no rolling pin, no chilling, no fuss! Grandma’s recipe, ready to make today.
When it comes to berry pie recipes, Grandma’s Recipe for Strawberry Pie with Jello is at the top of the list for me.
We used to love it when Grandma would call us and tell us it was ready to eat!
This is her recipe for Strawberry Pie with Jello, and it was one of the first recipes I ever wrote down in my very own recipe book journal.
Why You’ll Love Grandma’s Recipe for Strawberry Pie with Jello
- Fresh strawberry flavour — real berries, not artificial, in every single bite
- Easy no-roll pie crust — no rolling pin, no chilling, no fuss — just pat it right into the pan!
- Simple jello glaze — just four pantry ingredients cooked on the stovetop
- Make ahead friendly — make it the night before and it’s perfectly set and ready to serve
- Crowd pleaser — double it in a 9×13 pan for a large gathering!
Ingredients for old fashioned strawberry pie with jello:
For specific instructions and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card at the below.
This pie starts with a simple pat in crust made with butter (or margarine), milk, sugar, flour, and salt. Once it is cooled, sliced strawberries are added into the cooled crust. A simple glaze made of sugar, water, cornstarch, and strawberry jello powder is poured over the berries and then refrigerated until firm.
Step by step instructions with pictures for the no roll pie crust
1. – Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. (It will be slightly sticky.) 
2.- Pat dough into a pie pan and press it up the sides. 
3. Prick with a fork 
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or slightly golden brown on the edges. Cool on wire rack.
How to make Strawberry Pie Glaze with Jello.
(Refer to the printable recipe card for specific instructions and measurments.)
1.Heat glaze ingredients together until the mixture starts to go clear. 
2. Stir in a package of strawberrry jello powder. 
3.Poor over sliced strawberries in cooled crust. 
4. Chill in refrigerator until firm. 
5. Slice & serve!
More tips for making Strawberry Pie with Jello:
- You can make this pie using a pre-made pie shell that you bake off if you prefer.
- This recipe also makes yummy strawberry pie tarts. Purchase pre-made tart shells, bake them, and put a small amount of strawberries and sauce in each one. Serve on cute wooden round platters and they will be a HIT at your next large group event or family reunion!
- The filling could also be used with a graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust.
- If you need to make a dessert for a large crowd, double this recipe and place in a 9X13 dish and serve in squares.
Here’s a Strawberry Hack!
Get the tops off strawberries quickly using a straw! Click the play button below to see how!
FAQs about Strawberry Pie
“Can I use frozen strawberries for strawberry pie?” Fresh strawberries give the best results for this recipe since they hold their shape beautifully in the jello glaze. Frozen strawberries tend to release too much liquid and can make the filling watery. Stick with fresh for this one — you won’t regret it!
“How long does strawberry pie with jello last in the fridge?” This pie keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 3 days covered with plastic wrap. I wouldn’t recommend freezing it as the texture of the glaze changes. It honestly never lasts that long around here anyway — tee hee!
Here are some more strawberry recipes:
- Strawberry bread with crumble topping
- Vanilla Strawberry Cake is perfect for a special occasion.
- Strawberry buttermilk muffins are scrumptious for breakfast or brunch.
- This easy strawberry sauce recipe is perfect for dessert toppings and can even be frozen!
- This easy pavlova is a beautiful dessert that isn’t difficult to make.
For more berry recipes:
- Old Fashioned Blackberry Jam (without pectin)
- The Best Ever Berry Muffins
For more pie recipes:
- Banana Cream Pie
- Homemade Tenderflake Pie Crust
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Grasshopper Pie
- Cherry Pie with Canned Cherries
- And here are more desserts for a large crowd
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Grandma's Recipe for Strawberry Pie with Jello
Among berry pie selections, Grandma’s Recipe for Strawberry Pie with Jello stands out for me. It offers a vibrant, fresh taste, and employing a basic no-roll pie crust makes it wonderfully simple to prepare!
Ingredients
Method
- To make the pie crust, mix the melted butter, milk, flour, 2 Tablespoons sugar, & salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Prick the dough with the tines of a fork and bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees, or until golden brown around the edges.Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the pie crust is cooling, heat the water, 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan until it becomes clear in color. Then add in the strawberry jello powder and stir until dissolved.
- Cool slightly and then pour over the sliced strawberries that have been placed in the cooled pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the glaze sets and the pie becomes firm. Slice and serve.
