On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:40:36 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3:45:20 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> >
> > On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:27:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> >
> > > Ever had a slice of strawberry pie at any of the chain restaurants
> > > piled how with whipped cream? That's how they make theirs and the
> > > Jell-O part is what keeps the strawberries in a cohesive mass so
> > > when you slice the pie the berries are not falling everywhere and
> > > juice dripping all over the place.
> >
> > My guess is that they use a starch based gel powder instead of animal based gelatin. They'll add red coloring and sugar. It'll look pretty and be more stable but Jell-O probably tastes better.
> >
> >
> You're probably right about the starch based gel powder.
> Whichever it is, it makes a good tasting strawberry pie
> that's not running all over the plate.

I like using corn starch to gel fruit pis like strawberry. Use enough and it gels well! I don't measure I just throw a bunch on and it always works. But I used to be a professional baker too!

John Kuthe...