Shirleys Strawberry Pie Food

STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Quarter 2 pounds of the strawberries and set aside. Dice half of the remaining pound, then slice the remainder.
• Stir 1 tablespoon granulated sugar together in a bowl with the elderflower liqueur until the sugar dissolves. Toss with the diced berries and set aside to macerate at room temperature.
• Place the quartered strawberries in a medium pot and gently stir together with the jam, cornstarch, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the strawberries begin to break down and the mixture is thick and jammy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool about 10 minutes, then stir in the reserved macerated berries.
• Pour mixture into the baked crust and allow to chill in the refrigerator until set, at least 3 hours.
• Decorate the top of the pie with the sliced berries in concentric circles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Whip the cream along with the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cream of tartar until it holds medium stiff peaks. Serve alongside the pie.

SHIRLEY'S LOBSTER PIE FOR ONE

Steps:

• Defrost lobster if it is frozen, and cut into bite size pieces.
• Put crackers, broken into pieces, into a blender and chop fine.
• Combine lobster and crackers, then add melted butter mixed with lemon.
• Mix until crumbs are damp all over.
• Put into a small casserole dish to bake, then put 4-5 dry, broken crackers over the top.
• Bake at 400, for 15-20 minutes.
• You may add extra lemon to taste, when ready to eat.
• Note:.
• I love to dip mine in melted butter with a little bit of vinegar and salt.

SHIRLEYS STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• 1. Toss strawberrys with flour,sugar,pour into pie crust, dot with bits of butter.Top fruit with lattice or plan crust . pinch and crimp edge, slash top crust to vent. Bake in a 450 oven for 10 min;reduce oven heat to 350 and bake 40 to 45 minuties. serve a room temperature.