Let’s break down the process into easy-to-follow steps.

1. Prepare and Bake the Crust (if making homemade):

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate.
• Trim edge.
• Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil or parchment.
• Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice.
• Bake 8 minutes.
• Remove foil and weights; bake 5 minutes longer.
• Cool on a wire rack. If using a store-bought pre-baked crust, skip this step.

2. Make the Strawberry Glaze:

• Mash 1 cup strawberries; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
• Stir in water and mashed berries.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  
• If desired, stir in food colouring
• Cook and stir 3 minutes more.
• Cool for 10 minutes.

3. Assemble the Pie:

• Spread about 1/3 cup of the slightly cooled glaze over the bottom and side of the crust.
• Halve the remaining strawberries
• Arrange in crust.
• Spoon remaining glaze over berries.

4. Chill:

• Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

5. Serve:

• Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

These instructions are very easy to follow.