Mile High Strawberry Pie

1 pkg. frozen strawberries
1c. sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp lemon
1/2 pt. whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 baked pie shell (10 in.)

Whip cream and place in refrigerator. Have strawberries partially defrosted. Place berries, sugar, egg whites, lemon juice and salt in large bowl of electric mixer. Beat at medium speed for 10 -15 minutes or until stiff and holds its shape. Add vanilla, then fold in whipped cream quickly. Pile lightly in baked pie shell. Place in freezer for several hours before serving.

Will keep in freezer for about a week.

Options: Set aside some of the berries and add them to the pie whole. Sprinkle thinly sliced almonds atop pie.