Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie balances the sweetness of ripe strawberries against the sharp tartness of rhubarb in a classic double-crust pie. Macerating the fruit before filling helps control moisture and keeps the bottom crust from going soggy. From start to finish, expect roughly 1 hour 30 minutes including bake time.
Equipment
- Pie dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 3 cups rhubarb chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- ¼ cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine 2 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in 1 cup of cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup of ice water, mixing until dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, toss together the strawberries, chopped rhubarb, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let sit for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Lay the rolled dough into the dish and fill with the strawberry-rhubarb mixture. Roll out the second dough disk and cover the filling. Seal edges, cut slits for steam, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Place pie on the lower rack of the oven and bake for about 50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure the filling sets.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on the crust before baking for a delightful crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 797IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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