From the USANA Test Kitchen: A Sweet Slice of Summer: USANA Fresh Strawberry Pie
There are so many things I love about summer, such as lounging outdoors with an ice-cold drink on a warm afternoon or enjoying the flavorful bounty of fresh produce picked at their seasonal peak.
Strawberries, for example, are one of the fruits I look forward to all year. Not only are they delicious, but strawberries are a low-glycemic, low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber and antioxidants. They also provide important nutrients such as manganese, potassium and vitamin C. Did I mention, most importantly, that they are yummy?
The only sad thing about strawberries is that they’re only in season from around May to August. So right now might be our last chance to enjoy these little gems before the season ends. I managed to pack a quart of fresh strawberries into my USANA Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe, which I hope you all like!
USANA Fresh Strawberry Pie
Yield: One 8-inch pie
Ingredients
- 1 (8-inch) baked pie shell of your choice (you can try this low-fat version, if you like)
- 1-lb (about 1 quart) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cane sugar or equivalent sugar substitute, such as honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 Tbs cornstarch
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 (3-ounce) package stawberry gelatin or your preferred substitute
- 1 Tbs Fibergy Plus
Directions
- Bake your favorite pie crust according to instructions and set aside to cool
- In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and corn starch thoroughly. Add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add gelatin mix and Fibergy Plus. Stir until smooth; let mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once gelatin is at room temp, pour chopped strawberries into the saucepan and mix until coated
- Pour strawberry mixture into baked pie shells. Cover and refrigerate until set.
- Serve with your favorite garnish!
Your Turn
As some of you may already know, this is my last Test Kitchen post for What’s Up, USANA?, but the lovely and talented Lisa Kuftinec and Teresa Elias will be taking over the beloved Test Kitchen. I’m sure they’ll be whipping up some delicious, healthy treats that you’ll enjoy!
For this month’s “Your Turn,” however, tell me: what has been your favorite USANA Test Kitchen recipe so far?
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What?!! No Strawberry Nutrimeal in this? LOL
I was betting on some kind of “custard” in that realm. Looks delicious! Can I come over??
Thank you, Dianasaurusrex, for all the wonderful recipies. 🙂
Diana this is your last post???? NOOOOOOOO! Sigh… I just want to know that you are terrific. I enjoyed every single one of your posts, have printed out many of them and use them and show others constantly- my team, prospects. Your humor and authenticity was so very much appreciated by me. (I am getting a little teary eyed here.) You have been a great friend in the blogosphere. All the best to you in your future endeavors. Thanks for all your contributions to making USANA great and making supplementation exciting and delicious! I know you will have success wherever you go.