My Mom's Strawberry Pie

Ingredients:
2 baked pie crusts, regular or GF
3 quarts strawberries;
hulled, washed and quartered
1/2 c sugar
6 T cornstarch or tapioca starch
1 1/2 c water
1 box strawberry jello

Whipped Topping, if desired

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and cornstarch. Whisk together and cook until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and add jello. Stir until jello dissolves. Pour over strawberries in a bowl and stir to combine. Immediately pour into cooked pie shells. Refrigerate for at least an hour or two before serving. Top with whipped topping, if desired.

*Makes 2 - 9" pies.
My mom puts 1 cup of sugar in hers, but I prefer to only use 1/2 cup.