Combine the water, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the strawberry Jello mix to the glaze and stir to combine.
Place the fresh strawberries into the baked pie crust and pour the strawberry glaze over the top. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Top the pie with Cool Whip if desired.
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Recipe Tips
Make the pie more like Shoney's by piling the strawberries up very tall into the pie shell