Very simple: These are just individual strawberries (albeit, freakishly large ones) tossed in sugar and wrapped in a pastry crust. Adorable, easy, fun to decorate. You're welcome. 

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This is a recipe from a book of Shaker pie recipes that I received as a gift ( Thank you!!! ) and am currently obsessed with. There are many many more posts coming that feature Shaker pie recipes.

4 cups strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 TBSP cornstarch
pinch salt
lemon juice
2 tsp butter

Blind bake the crust until golden brown. Crush enough of the berries to make 1 1/2 cups berry pulp and juice, then combine in a saucepan with the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt. Bring the m...
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