Fresh Strawberry Pie

¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cups sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 lb strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced

Combine sugar and strawberries; let stand for a few hours, until juicy. Drain juices off; transfer to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix together the water, butter, and cornstarch. Add to the strawberry juice mixture; continue cooking, covered, over low heat for 2 minutes. Cool slightly and stir in strawberries. Pour into baked pie shell; chill thoroughly. Top with whipped cream topping or purchased whipped topping. Keep leftovers covered, in refrigerator.