Mini Mansions Tea Room's Glazed Strawberry Pie

Bake pie shell; set aside. Wash, hull and dry strawberries.

For Glaze: In a saucepan, put water, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring and cinnamon; stir to blend. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, until thick.

In a microwaveable dish, blend 1/2 cup sugar with mashed strawberries and 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring; cook for approximately 2 minutes in microwave, then add to glaze. Set aside.

Arrange whole berries in concentric circles in cooked pie shell. Cut remaining berries in half or quarters to fill in spaces. Spoon cooked glaze over berries. Refrigerate to store. Serve with whipped cream.