Strawberry Pie

• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 6 cups small strawberries
• Store-bought graham-cracker crust
• Whipped Topping like Cool-Whip

Sauté sliced strawberries and balsamic vinegar over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.  Stir in sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine water and cornstarch.  Add to pan with strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Cook one minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat – mix in lemon juice.  Allow to cool completely.

Arrange small strawberries stem-side down in crust.  Pour cooked strawberry mixture over top.  Cover and chill for 4 hours.

Top with whipped topping before serving.