On a hot afternoon or evening, this refreshing Southern Strawberry-Banana Pie is a wonderful treat!   Great as a dessert or just a special snack.   This pie would be a wonderful addition for your family get-togethers, reunions, and county fair entries.

Southern Strawberry-Banana Pie

Ingredients

2 Deep Dish Pie Shells

Strawberry/Banana Jello – Large package 6 oz. or 2 Small Packages

3 Cups Water

1 Cup of Dixie Crystals Pure Cane Sugar

4 TBSP Corn Starch

5 Cups of Strawberries

2 Large Sliced Bananas

Makes 2 Pies.

Instructions

Bake Pie Crusts as directed on package.

Cap strawberries.  If small you may use whole, if large you will want to slice or quarter.

Slice bananas.

Mix Sugar, Corn Starch, and Water

Bring ingredients to a slow boil until mixture becomes clear and thick (This takes a while)

Stir frequently.

While mixture is cooking, place strawberries and bananas into pie crust.

When cooked mixture is clear, remove from heat and add jello.

Stir jello till glaze is clear with no lumps.

Spoon glaze filling over strawberries and bananas.

Refrigerate finished pies till ready to serve.

Add Cool Whip and garnish with strawberries or bananas.

Serve!

Enjoy!

 

I am entering this recipe in the Sweet ‘n Southern Desserts Recipe Contest hosted by Dixie Crystals and Blog Life University Conference.   The winner will be announced at the Conference later in July.