Strawberry pie facts for kids
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| Type | Pie |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Main ingredients | Pie crust, strawberries, sugar |
| Variations | Strawberry-rhubarb pie |
Strawberry pie is a yummy dessert that mainly features fresh, sweet strawberries. It's a type of pie with a delicious crust, often filled with a mix of strawberries and sugar. People love to eat it, especially in spring and summer when strawberries are at their best!
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What is Strawberry Pie?
Strawberry pie is a popular sweet treat. It has a baked pie crust filled with strawberries. Sometimes, a special sweet red gelatin is used to hold the berries together. Other times, the filling is more like a thick, fruity sauce.
Key Ingredients of Strawberry Pie
The main ingredients for strawberry pie are:
- Strawberries: These are the star of the show! They make up most of the pie.
- Sugar: This is added to make the strawberries even sweeter.
- Pie Crust: This is the tasty base that holds all the yummy filling.
- Gelatin: Sometimes, gelatin is used to give the filling a nice, firm texture.
About 70% of a strawberry pie's weight is usually strawberries. This means you get a lot of fruity goodness in every slice!
How to Enjoy Strawberry Pie
Strawberry pie is often served cold or at room temperature. Many people like to add a dollop of fluffy whipped cream on top. Others prefer a scoop of cold ice cream with their pie. It's a perfect dessert for picnics, family gatherings, or just a sweet treat after dinner.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
A dessert that is similar to strawberry pie is called strawberry-rhubarb pie. This pie mixes the sweetness of strawberries with the tart, tangy taste of rhubarb. Rhubarb is a plant that looks a bit like red celery, but it's very sour on its own. When cooked with strawberries, the flavors balance out perfectly, creating a unique and delicious pie.
See also
In Spanish: Tarta de fresas para niños
