Picking the best pie for Fall

Think of the most traditional pie you can imagine for Thanksgiving, is it Strawberry Pie? In our house it is. I mean, are we alone? We had the hardest time finding strawberries for said pie so maybe we aren't alone. Our family loves strawberry pie and it's a crowd pleaser. We had a day after Thanksgiving family pizza dinner. I wanted to make French Silk Pie, but knew my kids wouldn't be thrilled... but Strawberry Pie - yes. We had left over apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies but adding a fresh strawberry pie to the list - winner winner pie for dinner!

Fresh Strawberry Pie

1-1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3-ounce package strawberry Jell-O
2 pounds fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1 baked 9-inch deep-dish, or regular 10-inch pie shell

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add water and lemon juice. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and stir until slightly thickened and clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add Jell-O, and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Stir strawberries into gelatin mixture. Turn into a baked and cooled 9-inch deep-dish or regular 10-inch pie shell. Chill 4 to 6 hours or until set. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.