The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Strawberry Pie

This summer, I’m sharing a special peek behind the scenes of the Kingsmill Courtships series with a blog series inspired by the rehearsal dinner for Hawk Mosby and his bride, Izzy Sinclair. This is a heartfelt celebration that takes place in my story Luke’s Last Hot Summer, featured in the Finding Forever wedding-themed anthology.

Set along the river near the old mill, this intimate gathering brings friends, family, and a touch of small-town magic together with food that’s as meaningful as it is delicious. Each week, I’ll be sharing recipes straight from that fictional table, including cold salads, grilled favorites, sweet endings, and a few charming drinks. All of them are perfect for real-life summer cookouts or cozy gatherings with the people you love most. First up? A strawberry pie that’s as sweet as a second chance at love. This is a double-crust pie, and here’s a recipe for my favorite homemade butter pie crust. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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The Hungry {Romance] Writer: Strawberry Pie

Course Dessert

Keyword Pies

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 9-inch unbaked pie crusts
• 1 cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups fresh strawberries washed, hulled, and halved
• 2 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
• 1 Tablespoon whole milk
• 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425℉. Place one pie crust in the bottom of a 9" pie plate (I prefer deep dish pie plates for this recipe)

2. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Then mix in the strawberries. Let sit for ten minutes until the strawberries are muddled.

3. Pour the filling into the pie plate and top with the butter pieces. Cover with the top crust and cut slits in the top to vent the steam. Seal and flute the edges. Brush the milk over top and then sprinkle with the sugar.

4. Bake for 30 minutes at 425℉. Then lower the temperature to 350℉ and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the top of a light golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The total time will be determined by the heat in your oven, so keep and eye on the pie towards the end of the baking time.