Summertime Strawberry Pie

Ingredients
1 (9-in) ready-to-bake deepdish pie shell, thawed
1 (4-serving) package strawberry flavored gelatin
1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 c ginger ale
1 qt fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
Directions
1. Bake pie shell according to package directions; set aside to cool.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients, (except strawberries) over medium heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until gelatin has dissolved and mixture is clear, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let cool about 5 minutes. Stir in strawberries then pour into baked pie shell.
4. Chill at least 4 hours or until set. Serve, or cover and keep chilled until ready to serve. Top with Cool whip if desired.