The arrival of summer brings out a variety of special treats made with fresh fruit, including strawberries, peaches, blackberries. Dieting or diabetes doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying the harvest. Many recipes can be easily converted for the health-conscious.

Here’s one recipe for a delicious strawberry pie. It’s quick and easy to make, with a much lower carbohydrate and calorie count than the regular version, thanks to the use of Splenda. Just be sure to use the granulated version - it measures cup-for-cup with real sugar.

1 - 9” pie shell, baked

4 cups strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced

2 cups water