Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1998
To preserve the pristine taste of fresh strawberries, thicken with a combination of cornstarch and pectin that's designed for low-sugar recipes.
For a strawberry pie recipe with fresh, juicy berries held together by a soft, sweet glaze, we used a combination of cornstarch and pectin, which glazed the fruit while allowing the beautiful red color of the strawberries to shine through. ...