7-UP STRAWBERRY PIE

1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (10 oz.) bottle 7-Up
1 1/2 tsp. red food color
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 baked pie crust
1 carton whipped topping, thawed or Reddi Whip (for topping)

Mix sugar and cornstarch in large saucepan. Add 7-Up and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until thickens and assumes a syrup like appearance, next add food color.

Place strawberries in baked pie crust. Pour syrup over strawberries and refrigerate. After syrup has completely jelled, top pie with whipped topping.