Serves 8 
 
Ingredients: 

• 1 single 9 inch unbaked pie crust
• 4 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup sugar or sugar substitute
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
•  2 tablespoons lemon juice
•  Non-dairy whipped topping (optional)

Preparation:

1. Bake pie shell as directed. Set aside to cool.
2. Mash 2 cups of strawberries, and combine with sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
3. Place ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture is thick and clear. Let cool.
4. Slice remaining strawberries and add to cooled mixture.
5. Pour into cooled pie shell. Cover and place in refrigerator until chilled.
6. Serve with non-dairy whipped topping if desired.

Nutrients per Serving (1/8 of pie): Calories: 212; Protein: 1g; Carbohydrate: 40g; Fat: 5.4g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 104mg; Potassium: 141mg; Phosphorus: 24mg; Calcium: 20mg; Fiber: 2g
 
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: 1 starch; 1 fruit, medium potassium; 1 fat
 
Helpful Hints:

• If sugar substitute is used, carbohydrate is reduced to 20g.
•  Due to high carbohydrate content, a half portion is recommended if you have diabetes.
• Sugar substitutes can be used to replace sugar in many recipes. Check with your dietitian for adjustments to recipes or serving size based on your individual carbohydrate content.

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This article originally appeared in the July 2009 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.