Red food coloring
Method:
Sort, wash, and hull berries, but leave 6 to 8 choice berries with
the caps on them to be used later as a garnish. Crush half of the rest
of the berries, and sprinkle the mixture of sugar and cornstarch
over them. Add the water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,
until the mixture is thick and transparent. To improve the color,
add a few drops of red food coloring. Cut the remaining berries in
half and spread them in the pie shell. Pour the cooked mixture over
the berries. Chill.
When ready to serve, cut the pie into 6 to 8 pieces. Garnish with a
spoonful of sweetened whipped cream or topping and a whole berry.
Note: If the berries are extremely juicy, spread a thin layer of
softened cream cheese on the pie shell to help keep the crust from
becoming soggy.