Louisiana Fresh Strawberry Pie

1 quart fresh strawberries
3/4 c, water
3 Tbl. cornstarch
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 c. heavy cream, whipped
1 - 9 inch pastry shell

Line a baked pastry shell with fresh strawberries. Reserve about 1 c. of the berries for the glaze. Simmer 1 c. of berries and 3/4 c. water for 3 to 4 minutes. Combine cornstarch and sugar. Add this to the berries along with the lemon juice. Cook this mixture until thickened and clear. Pour over the berries in shell and chill in the refrigerator. Top with whipped cream.